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Bottle: C.122-1904

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 33

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Blue glass, much corroded. Bell-shaped body with a small neck (broken). The body and base moulded with a pattern of circles some of which are mis-shapen.

Legal notes

Given by A.J. Hugh Smith, Capt M. Sykes 1904

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8.7 cm
Height: 12.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1904) by Smith, Arnold John Hugh

Dating

9th Century-10th Century
Circa 800 CE - 900 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Blue glass

Techniques used in production

Blowing : Blue blown glass, moulded decoration

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.122-1904
Primary reference Number: 28010
Old object number: E.103.1904
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 4 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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