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Posset pot. Lead-glazed earthenware, of ogee profile with two loop handles, with trailed and combed decoration in dark red. Round the top is the name of the maker, 'IOHN SIMPSON' and date 1735; the lower part is decorated with combing.
Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
Production date: AD 1735
Accession number: C.227-1928
Primary reference Number: 73302
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: C.1504 & A-1928
Accession Number: C.107A & B-1928
Accession Number: C.286 & A-1928
Accession Number: C.427-1928
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