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A female figure carrying a tray of small jars which are covered with a green and gold cloth. She is wearing the UC Etek, (a split coat made with the skirt in 3 panels (and thus called a '3 skirts') over a blue SALVAR and on her head a white scarf which is 'the veil', over her shoulder an embroidered scarf: PD.997-1975

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A female figure carrying a tray of small jars which are covered with a green and gold cloth. She is wearing the UC Etek, (a split coat made with the skirt in 3 panels (and thus called a '3 skirts') over a blue SALVAR and on her head a white scarf which is 'the veil', over her shoulder an embroidered scarf
Coffee bearer

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

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Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 333 mm
Width: 234 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Runciman, Steven

Dating

Production date: after AD 1803

Note

Re-attrib. to Turkey?

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( chain)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour with some gold on chain paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Kafidje
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.997-1975
Primary reference Number: 8732
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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