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Mould

1679 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mould, or Lebkuchen Presse, of pearwood, incised on both sides for stamping patterns on cakes. On the dated side is a man and two women in the costume of the period and drawing water from a well. On the reverse, a man on horseback. On the edge, the letters 'FPS' are cut.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Block
  • Plaster Cast
  • Plaster Cast
Materials and techniques
Incised pearwood
Brief description
Mould, German, 1679
Physical description
Mould, or Lebkuchen Presse, of pearwood, incised on both sides for stamping patterns on cakes. On the dated side is a man and two women in the costume of the period and drawing water from a well. On the reverse, a man on horseback. On the edge, the letters 'FPS' are cut.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24.4cm
  • Width: 18.1cm
  • Depth: 3.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'FPS', on the edge
Collection
Accession number
103:1-1906

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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