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Fragment: C.40-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Fragment of a dish or bowl centre. Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in dark blue and dark yellow.
Part of the convex central medallion with a little of the sides.
Part of a star flower with three triangles and dots between the tips, surrounded by part of a border of concentric circles: two blue, one orange and two blue.

Notes

History note: Probably found near the duomo in Orvieto where purchased by the donor.

Measurements and weight

Length: 7.6 cm
Width: 4.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Deruta ⪼ Umbria ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1904) by Bosanquet, R. C.

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( dark blue and dark yellow)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing : Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in dark blue and dark yellow.

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular with blue border (the F like a 7 crossed)

  • Text: F 4
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.40-1904
Primary reference Number: 80918
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 December 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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