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Ointment pot: C.1286-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: unidentified London pottery (Probably)

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Description

Buff earthenware, thrown, with greyish-white tin-glaze overall except for the edge of the underside of the foot. Circular with curved sides to the bowl standing on a circular foot which is concave underneath

Notes

History note: Said to have been dug up in Lewes where bought about 1897 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8.5 cm
Diameter: 3 3/8 in
Height: 5.7 cm
Height: 2ΒΌ in

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
George III
Circa 1780 CE - 1820 CE

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Buff earthenware, thrown, and tin-glazed
Tin-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1286-1928
Primary reference Number: 71730
Old object number: 900
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 16 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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