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Puzzle jug: GL.C.26-1928

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Description

Puzzle jug. Earthenware, thrown, pierced, coated in a white slip and covered with a mottled green lead glaze. On the front of the body, the date 1571 applied in relief.

Notes

History note: Pearce Collection; Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher from the Pearce Collection Sale, Sotheby's, March 3rd, 1898

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 28.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
19th Century
Circa 1800 - 1900 Production date: AD 1571 : probably a 19th century fake

Components of the work

Exterior composed of lead-glaze ( green) slip
Body
Neck

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.26-1928
Primary reference Number: 77044
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 794
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 16 August 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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