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Fragment: C.11-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Orvieto pottery (Perhaps)

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Categories

Description

Fragment. See entry C.11 & 12-1904 for full entry.

Notes

History note: According to a label accompanying a group of fragments including this one given by R.C. Bosanquet they were 'Mostly bought at Orvieto; some pieces (marked P at back) from Perugia. The Orvieto pieces, with a few exceptions were found in excavating foundations for houses near the Cathedral.'

Legal notes

Given by R.C. Bosanquet

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 13.2 cm
Height: 5.8 cm
Length: 16.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Perugia ⪼ Umbria ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1904) by Bosanquet, R. C.

Dating

15th Century, Late
16th Century
Circa 1475 CE - 1600 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( in green, yellow and manganese-brown)
Rim, Interior

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border

  • Text: B 1
  • Location: On C.11-1904
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
  • Type: Label
  • Text: 1400
  • Method of creation: In pencil

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.11-1904
Primary reference Number: 80882
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 24 March 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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