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Water dropper: C.121 & A-1984

Object information

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Water dropper in the form of a duck. Stoneware, moulded, carved and incised, and celadon-glazed. This water dropper is made in the form of a swimming duck, with carved and incised wing and tail feathers, beak that is pierced for pouring. There is a freely modelled lotus bud and leaf with entwined stems attached on one side, wound across the breast and resting on the bird's back, where the pierced leaf forms a funnel-shaped filler. The overall glaze is of a bright blue-green tone, the base shows three spur-marks.

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.0 cm
Length: 13.0 cm
Width: 6.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs

Dating

20th Century
Production date: after AD 1900

Note

Reproduction 20th century.

Components of the work

Glaze composed of celadon glaze
Decoration

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Stoneware, moulded, carved and incised, and celadon-glazed
Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.121 & A-1984
Primary reference Number: 16244
Box number: 124
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 4 January 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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