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Dish: C.2265-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Earthenware, tin-glazed overall, except for the rim of the foot. The body gives a pinkish tone to the glaze where it lies thinly. The glaze has crawled, leaving two bare patches under the rim at one end.
Shape 8. The dish stands on a low foot. It has a central medallion surrounded by eight panels pierced by symmetrical scrollwork. The rim is everted and moulded to resemble a frill.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.7 cm
Length: 30.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
18th Century
Circa 1600 CE - 1800 CE

Components of the work

Sides

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Earthenware, tin-glazed overall, except for the rim of the foot. The body gives a pinkish tone to the glaze where it lies thinly. The glaze has crawled, leaving two bare patches under the rim at one end.
Tin-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2265-1928
Primary reference Number: 80842
Old object number: 947

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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