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Ridge tile: C.19-1912

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Large earthenware ridge tile in the shape of a horseman. Decorated with green, yellow and brown glazes

Notes

History note: Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co. Originally in the collection of Lt. Col. Croft Lyons

Legal notes

Given by the National Arts Collection Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 63 cm
Length: 49 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-05-07) by National Art Collections Fund

Dating

Ming Dynasty
1368 - 1644

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.19-1912
Primary reference Number: 201854

Audit data

Created: Friday 19 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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