Holy Water Stoup
ca. 1750-1800 (made)
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Formed as Saint Veronica holding up the shroud, the water compartment being formed as the face of Christ in relief; the detailing picked out in manganese
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted in manganese |
| Brief description | Tin-glazed earthenware holy water stoup, painted in manganese, made in France, about 1750-1800, possibly by Rennes pottery factory |
| Physical description | Formed as Saint Veronica holding up the shroud, the water compartment being formed as the face of Christ in relief; the detailing picked out in manganese |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Stuart Gerald Davis |
| Object history | Paper label: 'Rennes [crossed out] RENNES or Schleswig C.170-51' |
| Production | Acquired as French (Rennes) or Schleswig area, 18th century |
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| Accession number | C.170-1951 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2004 |
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