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Jug: GL.C.39-1928

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Object information

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. Pear-shaped body, decorated with rough star-like motives. Handle missing.

Notes

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

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Harlow ⪼ Essex ⪼ England

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

Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.39-1928
Primary reference Number: 77060
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 2962
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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