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Vase: C/G.2-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Lead glass. Double gourd body with short neck and foot. Decorated with festooned streaks of opaque white in the Italian manner.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glashier Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 3/4 in
Height: 5 1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1800

Components of the work

Decoration composed of opaque white glass
Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.2-1928
Primary reference Number: 27081
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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