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St. Peter Betraying Christ while the Cock Crows: C.2821B-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

St. Peter Betraying Christ while the Cock Crows

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Earthenware, tin-glazed white on the upper surface and painted in manganese. Within a circular medallion, framed by two concentric lines, 'St. Peter Betraying Christ while the Cock Crows', inscribed 'Matt.26.69'; in each corner, a carnation.

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.8 cm
Height: 12.6 cm
Width: 12.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century, Mid
Circa 1730 CE - 1760 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( manganese)
Front composed of tin-glaze

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Matthew, Chapter 26, verse 69

  • Text: Matt.26.69
  • Location: On front of tile
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2821B-1928
Primary reference Number: 15734
Old object number: Gl. 529
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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