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Watering can: GL.C.29-1928

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Description

Pear shaped watering-pot. Base pierced. Red earthenware, covered on the shoulders with a clear lead glaze. With a hole in the middle, where pressure from a thumb can control the water flow.

Notes

History note: Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher in London, 1893

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 26 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
17th Century
Circa 1500 - 1700

Components of the work

Shoulders

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Throwing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.29-1928
Primary reference Number: 77047
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 800

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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