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Fragments: C.18-1904

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Two fragments of a dish centre. Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue, green, yellow, orange and manganese-brown. Part of a yellow central medallion with brown markings; two orange concentric bands and a blue band; and part of a winged grotesque.

Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 9.5 cm
Width: 7.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Deruta ⪼ Umbria ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1600 CE - 1700 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( blue, green, yellow, orange 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, green, yellow, orange and manganese-brown.

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border

  • Text: C 6
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.18-1904
Primary reference Number: 80892
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 December 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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