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Fragment: C.20-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Fragment of dish. Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue, green, yellow, and orange.
Four-sided fragment of irregular shape.
On the front, a reticulated, peacock feather eye pattern. On the reverse, a blue cross.

Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 5.3 cm
Width: 4.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

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

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, and orange.

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border

  • Text: D 2
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
  • Type: Label
  • Text: Gubbio
  • Method of creation: In pencil

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.20-1904
Primary reference Number: 80894
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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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