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Mug and lid: C.1785 & A-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Fritware, moulded or wheel thrown with carved and applied decoration, painted in black under a turquoise glaze

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher, 1928

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.6 cm
Width: 13.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, second half
Circa 1750 CE - Circa 1800 CE

School or Style

Ottoman

Components of the work

Exterior composed of pigment ( black)
Base Diameter 7.4 cm
Lid Diameter 7.8 cm
Rim Diameter 7.9 cm
Exterior Body

Materials used in production

turquoise, thin coverage on underside of base Glaze
Fritware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Fritware, moulded or wheel thrown with carved and applied decoration, painted in black under a turquoise glaze
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: hand painted on the object surface and covered with thin layer of varnish

  • Text: 2107
  • Location: Exterior base
  • Method of creation: Hand painted
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1785 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 72609

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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