Holy Water Stoup
19th century (made)
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Holy water stoup of cream coloured earthenware moulded in relief with the letters 'MA' in monogram. The receptacle for the water is flat at the back and five-sided in front, narrowing to a boss at the lower end. Above it rises an escutcheon with the initials under a crown surrounded by rays in an oval medallion, with a shell above and foliated scrolls on either side.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware moulded in relief |
| Brief description | Holy water stoup of cream coloured earthenware moulded in relief, Rome, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Holy water stoup of cream coloured earthenware moulded in relief with the letters 'MA' in monogram. The receptacle for the water is flat at the back and five-sided in front, narrowing to a boss at the lower end. Above it rises an escutcheon with the initials under a crown surrounded by rays in an oval medallion, with a shell above and foliated scrolls on either side. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MA' [In monogram] |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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| Accession number | 4150-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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