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Pottery: Unknown
Tin-glazed earthenware (faïence) painted in blue with lambrequins, and with formal borders forming three panels each containing a basket of flowers, and inscribed below the handle 'Jean delaland./1729'.
History note: Hodgson Bequest; Mr and Mrs Blofeld by whom sold to the Friends of The Fitzwilliam Museum
Given by the Friends of The Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 31.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1961-05-25) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century, second quarter#
Production date:
dated
AD 1729
This bulbous form, described as a 'broc' and used for cider and other drinks is characteristic of Rouen faience, although also made elsewhere. In 1870 André Potier described this example as of 'Bonne exécution., belle & capitale pièce', but did not state its location. See Documentation.
Decoration
composed of
high-temperature colour
( blue from cobalt)
Foot
Diameter 14.1 cm
Including Handle
Width 22.5 cm
Body
Inscription present: Circular paper label printed round the edge with 'HODGSON BEQUEST' around '1005'.
Accession number: C.1-1961
Primary reference Number: 71518
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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