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Jug: C.2-1908

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Production: Turner

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Description

Stoneware jug with applied shiny white reliefs, in the classical style. On one side, Britannia and another woman hold up a plaque bearing a portrait bust (possibly Isaac Newton), with scientific instruments at her feet. On the other side, a woman kneels before an urn on a pedestal. There are also scattered flowers, a bird, and a butterfly.

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Given by Mrs Gurney

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.9 cm
Length: 10.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1908-12) by Gurney, Mrs

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1790

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2-1908
Primary reference Number: 73184
Former number: G.6-1908
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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