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Famille rose tankard decorated with coat of arms: C.5-1911

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Famille rose tankard decorated with coat of arms

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain large mug. Decorated with the arms of Bisse impaling Bill. This jug exemplifies the accuracy with which Chinese artisans depicted European heraldic motifs. The dexter pale field of the shield features three white scallop shells, symbols of pilgrimage or spiritual journeys common in European heraldry. The azure sinister side displays three griffons’ heads, signifying military prowess and courage. Above the shield is a crest with an esquire’s helmet adorned with entwined green snakes.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs James Bedford

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 13 cm
Height: 16.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911) by Bedford, James, Mrs

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1750 CE - Circa 1799 CE

Components of the work

Part

Materials used in production

Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling : Hard-paste porcelain painted in pink, blue, green, yellow, white, brown and iron-red enamel colours, and gilding

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.5-1911
Primary reference Number: 75372

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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