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Fragment: C.70-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Pale red earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue, green, yellow, orange, and manganese. Three-sided with most of a circular footring. Most of a coat-of-arms with mantling and crest of a close helmet. The oval shield is charged party per pale.

Notes

History note: Probably found near the Duomo in Orvieto, where purchased by the donor, R.C. Bosanquet

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.2 cm
Height: 11.1 cm
Length: 10.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Deruta ⪼ Umbria ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
17th Century, Early#
Circa 1500 CE - 1650 CE

Components of the work

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

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

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

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.70-1904
Primary reference Number: 80952
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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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