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Lidded jug: C.1784-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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Fritware painted in polychrome under a transparent white glaze

Fritware, mould made, painted in blue, red, green and black under a transparent white glaze.
Shape: carinated, hexagonal body with collared neck and bead rim; sits on a disc base with concave underside. Topped by a flattened dome lid, held onto the body by a pewter hinge, connected to a strap handle that is joined to the neck and body of the vessel.
Exterior: On the lid and body four red palmettes are joined to form a quatrefoil, each filled with a blue and green arabesque. On the edge of the lid these palmettes are enclosed by a narrow band of reverse ‘S’ shapes. On the neck a frieze of scrolling turquoise and red leaves are adorned with blue or red flowers, painted below a band of white and red çintimani are reserved in blue. Glaze covers the surface except for the edge of the base.
Interior: glaze covers the surface unevenly, pitted on the lower body.

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1784-1928
Primary reference Number: 137707
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 7 February 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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