Potter: Unknown
Fritware, moulded and coated in a turquoise glaze
Fritware with moulded decoration on the upper surface, which is also coated in a turquoise glaze.
Shape: rectangular tile with flat edges
Upper surface: a narrow floriated frieze occupies the upper quarter, while on the lower section a parade of animals incorporates an elephant and horse walking on a narrow band. Glaze runs from the upper surface over the edges.
Lower surface: undecorated except for drips of glaze from the upper surface
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by P.H.D.S. Wikramaratna in memory of his brother Professor P.H. Diananda
Depth: 2.2 cm
Height: 18.5 cm
Weight: 1366 g
Width: 22.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by Wikramaratna, P. H. D. S.
20th Century, Early?
Circa
1900
CE
-
Circa
1950
CE
Underside
composed of
glaze
( turquoise, a few splashes)
Edges
composed of
glaze
( turquoise, runs down the sides in drips)
Upper Surface
composed of
glaze
( turquoise)
Moulding
: Fritware with moulded decoration on the upper surface, which is also coated in a turquoise glaze.
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.57-2007
Primary reference Number: 163291
Entry form number: 976
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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