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Fragments: C.33-1904

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Two joined fragments of dish rim. Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue and silver-yellow lustre.
Irregularly-shaped four-sided fragment.
Decorated with scrolled foliage (?).

Notes

History note: Probably found near the Duomo in Orvieto, where acquired by the donor.

Measurements and weight

Length: 8.2 cm
Width: 4.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Deruta ⪼ Umbria ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
Renaissance
Circa 1500 - 1550

School or Style

Renaissance

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( in blue) reduced pigment lustre ( silver-yellow lustre)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

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

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border

  • Text: E 13
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.33-1904
Primary reference Number: 80910

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 December 2016

Associated departments & institutions

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

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