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Production: Unknown (Probably)
Buff earthenware figure of a bearded man, covered on the front with green lead glaze.
History note: Pavyer Collection; Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher at Sotheby's, A Portion of the Collection of Medieval and Later Pottery formed by W.J. Pavyer, 9 November 1921, lot no 281 (with other pieces).
Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 6.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
14th Century
Circa
1300
CE
-
1400
CE
Mr Farmer identified this as Scarborough ware on 24 October 1978.
Surface composed of lead-glaze ( green)
Accession number: GL.C.16-1928
Primary reference Number: 77033
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 4010A
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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