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Ridge tile: OC.54 & A-1938

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Ridge tile of a man on a square base. Decorated with green and yellow stained glazes. The man wears a long robe and a cap. In his right hand he holds what may be a fan. Moulded base.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Cecil E. Byas

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938-01-19) by Byas, Cecil E.

Components of the work

Stand Height 15.6 cm Width 21.6 cm
Figure Height 40.1 cm
Base

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.54 & A-1938
Primary reference Number: 77754

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

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

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