Tankard
1778 (dated)
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Tankard of red earthenware with decoration incised and painted on white slip under a clear yellowish glaze. The date "1778" and the initials "RC" between a design of wavy vertical lines and rows of dots.
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Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with incised slip decoration |
Brief description | Tankard, lead-glazed earthenware with incised slip decoration. English, probably made in Sussex, dated 1778 |
Physical description | Tankard of red earthenware with decoration incised and painted on white slip under a clear yellowish glaze. The date "1778" and the initials "RC" between a design of wavy vertical lines and rows of dots. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'R C 1778' |
Gallery label | Tankard
Probably made in Sussex, dated 1778
Inscription: " R C 1778 "
Lead-glazed earthenware with incised slip decoration
C.340-1919 Given by Lady Lister(23/05/2008) |
Credit line | Given by Lady Lister |
Object history | No.14 in the Sutton Collection. According to the donor's fater, Mr. Alexander, this tankard had belonged to the Comber family of Lewes. |
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Accession number | C.340-1919 |
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Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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