Posset Pot and Cover
ca. 1690-1700 (made)
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Circular, with two small loop handles; domed cover with flat knob. Painted with Chinese figures, plants and rocks in late Ming style.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours |
Brief description | Posset pot and cover of buff earthenware covered with a tin glaze and painted in colours. German, Frankfurt am Main, about 1690-1700. |
Physical description | Circular, with two small loop handles; domed cover with flat knob. Painted with Chinese figures, plants and rocks in late Ming style. |
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Gallery label | Posset pot and cover
Made in Frankfurt on Main, Germany late 17th century
Tin-glazed earthenware
C.82&A-1947 Mellor Bequest(16/07/2008) |
Credit line | Mellor Bequest |
Object history | Originally thought to be English, Lambeth, late 17th century. |
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Accession number | C.82&A-1947 |
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Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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