An ovoid vase with slender neck and elegantly flaring mouth, in pink-buff earthenware, covered all over in black matt slip; the base is flat and irregularly washed. Below the neck and anti-glug hole an inscription was incised after application of the slip but before firing.
History note: Originating from the joint collections of Professor Peter H. Plesch and Mrs. Gerta R. (Traudi) Plesch OBE.
Given by Philippa Neilson
Method of acquisition: Given (2014) by Neilson, Philippa
9th Century
Circa
800
CE
-
Circa
899
CE
Accession number: C.4-2014
Primary reference Number: 201288
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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