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Fritware with moulded design coated in a turquoise glaze
Fritware with moulded design coated in a turquoise glaze
Upper surface: a palmette design occupies the top half of the tile, while on the lower portion a hunting scene comprises a hare chased by a hound. Both designs incorporate a background of scrolling decoration. The surface is coated in a turquoise glaze which runs over the tile edges.
Lower surface: undecorated except for splashes of glaze.
History note: The Persian Art Galleries, 128 New Bond Street, London W 1 from whom purchased for £25.0s.0d. on 17 March 1911 by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Depth: 2 cm
Height: 19.5 cm
Weight: 1756 g
Width: 26.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1911-03-17) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
13th Century, Late-14th Century
Circa
1260
CE
-
Circa
1335
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 design coated in a turquoise glaze
Accession number: C.19-1911
Primary reference Number: 17475
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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