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Jug: GL.C.37-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Harlow pottery (Probably)

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Description

Jug. Earthenware with slip-trailed decoration under lead glaze. Oviform body with a wide straight neck. Round the body, the inscription 'REMEMBER GOD', below a border of volutes.

Notes

History note: Alfred P. Billson Collection, Folkestone; Purchased by Mr Stoner on behalf of Dr J.W.L. Glaisher at the Billson Sale, Sotheby's, December 21st, 1908, part of lot 31.

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Circa 1600 CE - 1700 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the D of GOD is underneath the G

  • Text: REMEMBER GOD
  • Method of creation: Slip-trailed
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.37-1928
Primary reference Number: 77058
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 2958

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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