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Holy water stoup
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Holy water stoup
- Place of origin:
Italy (made)
- Date:
19th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Glazed earthenware
- Museum number:
249-1895
- Gallery location:
Ceramics Study Galleries, Asia & Europe, room 137, case 51, shelf 7
Physical description
Holy water stoup of cream-coloured earthenware in the form of a half-vase supported by two cupids. Above is an oval plaque surmounted by a shell. Medallion in the centre with the representation in relief of the Virgin and Child, and the letters 'M.B.C.' below. The medallion is on a basketwork ground.
Place of Origin
Italy (made)
Date
19th century (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown (production)
Materials and Techniques
Glazed earthenware
Marks and inscriptions
'M.B.C.'
Dimensions
Length: 22.9 cm, Width: 12.1 cm
Descriptive line
Holy water stoup of cream-coloured earthenware, Italy, 19th century.
Materials
Earthenware
Techniques
Glazed
Subjects depicted
Medallion; Shell; Virgin and Child; Cupids; Basketwork; Plaque
Categories
Ceramics; Earthenware
Collection code
CER
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