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Fragment: C.121-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Faenza pottery (Probably)

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Description

The foot and part of the base of a large bowl or crespina. Pale buff earthenware, tin-glazed white overall. Painted in dark blue with a little yellow and orange. The fragment comprises the convex base of the bowl, and a small area of moulded side, attached to a high, circular, spreading foot. Painted on the front with a winged Cupid who stands looking towards the left, holding an arrow or baton in his left hand, and raising his right arm (hand missing).

Notes

History note: According to a label accompanying a group of fragments including this one given by R.C. Bosanquet they were 'Mostly bought at Orvieto; some pieces (marked P at back) from Perugia. The Orvieto pieces, with a few exceptions were found in excavating foundations for houses near the Cathedral.'

Legal notes

Given by R.C. Bosanquet

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.2 cm
Width: 14.1 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Faenza ⪼ Emilia-Romagna ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1560 CE - 1600 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( in dark blue with a little yellow and orange)
Foot Diameter 4.2 cm

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing : Pale buff earthenware, tin-glazed white overall, and painted in dark blue with a little yellow and orange.

Inscription or legends present

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.121-1904
Primary reference Number: 81145
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 March 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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