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Jug: MAR.C.54-1912

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Current Location: In storage

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Light blue enamelled earthenware jug, with a pewter mount and hinged cover

Legal notes

C. B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 12.7 cm
Height: 28.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

17th Century
1600 - 1699

Components of the work

Mountings, Cover composed of pewter

Materials used in production

blue Enamel
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ABG
  • Location: Lid
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Initals

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.54-1912
Primary reference Number: 77380

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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