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Production: Unknown
Cylindrical beaker, with a flaring mouth and spreading base. Red earthenware with brownish-black lead glaze. The handle has been partly restored.
History note: Found ten feet below the ground in Cannon Street, Birmingham. Alfred P. Billson Collection, Folkestone; Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher from the Billson Collection Sale, Sotheby's, December 21st, 1908, lot 21
Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 16.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century, Mid#
Circa
1640
CE
-
1660
CE
Dug up in Cannon Street, Birmingham.
Body
Accession number: Gl.C.32-1928
Primary reference Number: 77051
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 2984
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Beaker (drinking vessel)" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/77051 Accessed: 2024-12-18 12:29:13
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