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Fragment of vessel: GL.C.15-1928

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Description

Red earthenware, modelled in the form of a lion's head and covered in green lead glaze.

Notes

History note: Pavyer Collection; Purchased by Dr J. W. L. Glaisher at Sotheby's, 9 November 1921, A Portion of the Collection of Medieval and Later Pottery formed by W.J. Pavyer, lot no 281 (with other pieces).

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

14.0

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

14th Century
Circa 1300 - 1400

School or Style

Medieval

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.15-1928
Primary reference Number: 77032
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 4010D
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 February 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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