Ewer
early 18th century (made)
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Ewer of tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours. Cylindrical with a broad open mouth shaped into a lip for pouring. Tapering downwards towards a fluted section, then constricted above a hollow and shallow pedestal foot. Lizard-like scroll handle. Moulded mask beneath the spout. Painted in the 'style rayonnant' with bands and panels of ferronerie with lambrequins and swags of fruit.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted with enamels and moulded |
| Brief description | Ewer of tin-glazed earthenware painted with enamels, Rouen, early 18th century. |
| Physical description | Ewer of tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours. Cylindrical with a broad open mouth shaped into a lip for pouring. Tapering downwards towards a fluted section, then constricted above a hollow and shallow pedestal foot. Lizard-like scroll handle. Moulded mask beneath the spout. Painted in the 'style rayonnant' with bands and panels of ferronerie with lambrequins and swags of fruit. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (No mark) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Stuart Gerald Davis |
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| Accession number | C.160-1951 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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