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Vase: C.4B-1975

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay). Case permanently removed 2021.

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain bottle-shaped vase, decorated in polychrome enamels with the 'Quail pattern' and gilt.

Notes

History note: Statham Collection

Legal notes

Given by H.M. Treasury

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 11.9 cm
Height: 19.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Stratford-le-Bow ⪼ Essex ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-02-12) by H.M. Treasury

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
George II
Production date: circa AD 1755

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome)

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain bottle-shaped vase, decorated in polychrome enamels

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4B-1975
Primary reference Number: 137222
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 29 September 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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