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Jug: C.49-1982

Object information

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

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Description

Clear lead-glass painted in green, grey, brown, yellow, white and black enamels. Cylindrical with tapering sides, slightly projecting lip and ribbed loop handle. Decorated on the sides with with five fish of different sizes amidst aquatic plants. En suite with goblets C.50-1982 and C.51-1982.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Professor Sir John H. Plumb, Master of Christ's College, Cambridge 19??-1982

Measurements and weight

Height: 22.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982-07-19) by Plumb, John H.

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Victoria I
Production date: circa AD 1880

School or Style

Victorian

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( green, grey, brown, yellow, white and black)
Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.49-1982
Primary reference Number: 27009
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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