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Jar in the Shape of a Three-Legged Toad: C.273 & A-1934

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Current Location: In storage

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Jar in the Shape of a Three-Legged Toad

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Description

Small figure of a toad in greyish porcelain, covered with a clear blue glaze. Comes with a metal cover

Notes

History note: Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.3 cm
Width: 6.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Components of the work

Cover composed of metal
Toad composed of glaze porcelain

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.273 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 73983

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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