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Reclining European: C.68-1911

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Reclining European

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Earthenware vessel in the shape of a reclining European. Canton ware

Notes

History note: S.M. Franck & Co., 25 Camomile Street, London, EC from whom purchased for £10.0s. 0d. by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.2 cm
Length: 19.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911-12-31) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

19th Century, Early
1800 CE - 1850 CE

Materials used in production

Earthenware

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.68-1911
Primary reference Number: 75815

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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