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Plate: GL.C.43-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Harlow pottery (Probably)

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Description

Earthenware with white slip-trailed decoration in high-relief under lead glaze. Circular with wide slanting rim, and unglazed back. In the middle is a floral spray, and on the rim, formal palm-branches alternating with dots arranged in lozenges.

Notes

History note: Alfred P. Billson Collection. Purchased by Mr S. Fenton on behalf of Dr J.W.L. Glaisher at the Billson Collection Sale, Sotheby's, December 21st, 1908, part of lot 36

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 26.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Harlow ⪼ Essex ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

17th Century, Mid#
Circa 1630 CE - 1670 CE

Note

Probably Harlow area

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.43-1928
Primary reference Number: 77067
Old object number: 2959
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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