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Fragment: C.47-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in yellow, orange and a very little green.
Irregularly-shaped fragment with part of footring and concave base.
Part of a shield of arms, charged gules (orange) two swords crossed in saltire points in chief with a rosette above, and above that part of a wavy band. Glaze crazed.

Notes

History note: Probably found near the Duomo in Orvieto, where purchased by R.C. Bosanquet

Legal notes

Given by R.C. Bosanquet

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.8 cm
Length: 5.9 cm
Width: 3.7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Deruta ⪼ Umbria ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
17th Century#
Circa 1500 CE - 1625 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( yellow, orange and a very little green)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing : Buff earthenware, tin-glazed on both sides. Painted in yellow, orange and a very little green.

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: F 11
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in red ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.47-1904
Primary reference Number: 80926
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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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