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Fragment of bowl: C.4.37-1964

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Pinkish-buff earthenware decorated with horizontal bands of red and cream slip and lead-glazed. Part of the out-turned rim and curved side of a bowl.

Notes

History note: Found in London (outside the City boundary) by G.F. Lawrence, Wandsworth, and given by him to Bernard Rackham (1876-1964)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Bernard Rackham

Measurements and weight

Length: 12.5 cm
Width: 6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Wanfried-an-der-Werra ⪼ Germamy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964-03-12) by Rackham, Bernard

Dating

16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1600

Components of the work

Inside And Rim composed of lead-glaze
Decoration composed of slip

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4.37-1964
Primary reference Number: 74855
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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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