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Fragment: C.13-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Categories

Description

Part of a cover. Pale buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue, green, yellow, and brownish-orange.
Approximately triangular section from the centre to the outer edge of the rim, with part of the flange on the underside. The upper surface is slightly domed and has two shallow steps.
The centre is blue, surrounded by a wide white border decorated with putti in landscape. One putto holds a bird, and part of another putto is visible on the left. The glaze has crazed.

Notes

History note: Probably excavated near the Duomo in Orvieto where purchased by the donor.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.9 cm
Length: 7.7 cm
Width: 6.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century, Late
17th Century#
Circa 1575 - 1700

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( in blue, green, yellow, and brownish-orange)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing : Pale buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue, green, yellow, and brownish-orange.

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border

  • Text: C 1
  • Method of creation: In red ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.13-1904
Primary reference Number: 80886
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 December 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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