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Ewer: C.238-1961

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Lead glass. Small ewer bearing the sacred monogram. Flared lip scrolled handle with thumb piece.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.6 cm
Height: 10.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-10-19) by Beves, Donald H.

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - 1800 CE

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.238-1961
Primary reference Number: 26902
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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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