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Sponging

Scope note

The process of applying color or a glaze with a sponge to create a mottled effect; may be applied randomly or in a pattern.

This term has 59 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

3000233413

Equivalent Terms used

sponged

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Plate

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unidentified Bristol pottery (Probably)

Dish: Queen Anne

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unidentified Bristol pottery (Probably)
Pottery: Brislington Pottery (Probably)
Norfolk House (Possibly)

Dish: the Temptation

Maker(s)

Pottery: Redcliff Back (Probably)

Dish: The Temptation or Fall

Maker(s)

Production: Norfolk House (Possibly)

Dish: The Temptation

Maker(s)

Pottery: Limekiln Lane (Probably)
Proprietor of pottery: Bundy, Josiah (Possibly)
Proprietor of pottery: Gaynard, James (Possibly)
Pottery: Brislington Pottery (Possibly)

Dish: The Temptation or Fall

Maker(s)

Pottery: Limekiln Lane
Proprietor of pottery: Bundy, Josiah (Possibly)
Proprietor of pottery: Gaynard, James (Possibly)
Pottery: Brislington Pottery

Jug

Maker(s)

Production: Swinton Pottery (Possibly)

Kettle

Maker(s)

Factory: Folco factory

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