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Fragment: C.16-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Fragment of the base of a small bowl. Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue, yellow, and manganese-brown.
Concave circular foot with part of the centre of the bowl.
A circular yellow medallion decorated in manganese-brown with I H S (with a V-shaped I), the H imposed over a Cross with crossed arrows (or nails) over its lower part, above which are two small dotted half circles. On the right side there are parts of two yellow circles and five blue spots.

Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 5.7 cm
Height: 1.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( blue, yellow, and manganese-brown)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing : Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue, yellow, and manganese-brown.

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border

  • Text: C 4
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
  • Type: Label

Inscription present: (with a V-shaped I), the H imposed over a Cross with crossed arrows (or nails) over its lower part, above which are two small dotted half circles

  • Text: I H S
  • Method of creation: In manganese-brown

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.16-1904
Primary reference Number: 80890
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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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