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Funnel: C.152-1935

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Unknown

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Description

Faience, mould made covered with a matt turquoise glaze and white glazed female figures applied to the body
Shape: open ended, fluted, tubular body with applied decoration, flaring, everted, ledged rim
Exterior: undecorated except for glaze and three white applied female figures in a crouching position applied to the body
Interior: undecorated except for glaze.

Notes

History note: Frank Brangwyn RA, from whom purchased

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.7 cm
Weight: 440 g
Width: 13.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1935) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

2nd Century BC - 3rd Century
Circa 100 - Circa 225

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Exterior composed of glaze ( turquoise, white)
Rim Diameter 13.5 cm
Base Diameter 7.1 cm

Materials used in production

Faïence

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Faience, mould made covered with a matt turquoise glaze and white glazed female figures applied to the body

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular paper label with serrated edge around bottom, top and right hand edge

  • Text: 'Lent By' (printed); 'Brangwyn' (typed), '8' hand written in black, ‘122’ hand written in pencil
  • Location: Interior
  • Method of creation: Printed, typed, hand written
  • Type: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.152-1935
Primary reference Number: 72158
Old number: BP.8
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 July 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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