Plate
second half of 18th century (made)
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Plate of cream-coloured stoneware, painted in colours with a satirical representation of a lady confessing to a priest, inscribed in Dutch 'DEN BIEGT' (Confession). The lady is shown kneeling by the confessional with the Devil behind, holding her by a chain round the neck. The rim has a wavy edge and is painted with floral ornament.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware painted in colours |
| Brief description | Plate, cream-coloured stoneware painted in colours, made by John Turner, Lane End, Staffordshire, second half of 18th century |
| Physical description | Plate of cream-coloured stoneware, painted in colours with a satirical representation of a lady confessing to a priest, inscribed in Dutch 'DEN BIEGT' (Confession). The lady is shown kneeling by the confessional with the Devil behind, holding her by a chain round the neck. The rim has a wavy edge and is painted with floral ornament. |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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| Accession number | 2515-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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