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Fragment: C.75-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Categories

Description

Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in blue, green, yellow, and orange.
Oblong fragment with part of the concave base and footring of a plate or dish. Part of an oval shield of arms with mantling, charged per pale.

Notes

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

Legal notes

Given by R.C. Bosanquet

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1.2 cm
Length: 7.1 cm
Width: 3.8 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 - 1625 CE

School or Style

Renaissance

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, and painted in blue, green, yellow, and orange

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border

  • Text: G 11
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.75-1904
Primary reference Number: 81098
Old object number: G 11
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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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