Production: Unknown (Probably)
Fragment of a cover or foot (?). Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides, and painted in dark, greyish blue and dark yellow. Approximately triangular, convex fragment with part of the central, cylindrical stem or finial.
The cylindrical element is encircled by a broad yellow band between two blue. Radiating from it are parts of four squiggles, broadening towards the edge, separated by lines and dots. A little remains of a broad yellow band between two blue on the outer edge. The underside is undecorated.
History note: Acquired in northern Italy between 1908-1910, perhaps found at Orvieto; R.S. Brown (1851-1917), Heathcote, Worthing
Given by R.S. Brown
Length: 12.2 cm
Width: 8.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1910-05-30) by Brown, Richard Sneade
16th Century, Early#
Renaissance
1500
-
1530
The label indicates that the fragment was attributed to Cafaggiolo when acquired
Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( in dark, greyish blue and dark orange)
Throwing
: Buff earthenware, thrown, tin-glazed on both sides, and painted in dark, greyish blue and dark orange.
Tin-glazing
Inscription present: narrow rectangular label
Accession number: C.17-1910
Primary reference Number: 81163
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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