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Bowl: C.1787-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Red earthenware, the interior coated in white slip, incised, and painted in green and orange under lead glaze which extends a little way down the exterior. There are three spur marks in the middle. Shape 91.
A cross with two short strokes crossing the centre divides the surface into quarters, in each of which is a fan-like leaf. A horizontal band encircles the rim.

Notes

History note: Purchased in Venice in 1903 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 14.9 cm
Height: 7.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Venice ⪼ The Veneto ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

15th Century#
Renaissance
Circa 1450 - 1500

School or Style

Renaissance

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( green and orange)
Front, Part Back composed of lead-glaze
Foot Diameter 6.1 cm
Interior

Materials used in production

Earthenware

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1787-1928
Primary reference Number: 72611
Old object number: R 2649
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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