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Jug: GL.C.6-1928

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Red earthenware, thrown, with buff surface and combed and rouletted decoration under mottled green lead glaze. Oviform body with a wide neck, the lip pinched up from the mouth. Loop handle and spreading base. Wavy bands have been scored around the neck, middle, and handle

Notes

History note: Found in Mar Row, Scarborough. Thomas Boynton Collection, Bridlington; sold, Stoke-on-Trent, Charles Butters, 23-24 March, 1920, first day, lot 2; purchased for £3.10s.0d. by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 37.1 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Scarborough ⪼ Yorkshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

13th Century
14th Century
Circa 1200 CE - 1400 CE

School or Style

Medieval

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Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.6-1928
Primary reference Number: 77090
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 4701
Duplicate: GI.C.6-1928
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 6 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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