Wassail Bowl
14/12/1682 (dated)
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Wassail bowl of red earthenware with dark brown glaze. Circular, wasted, with eleven handles, between which are incised the letters and numerals 1.5.5.D.E.ye.14.1.6.8.2, at the top and bottom are borders of a small starry flower-shaped motive repeatedly impressed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with incised decoration |
| Brief description | Wassail bowl with dark brown glaze and incised decoration. English, probably Wiltshire, dated 1682. |
| Physical description | Wassail bowl of red earthenware with dark brown glaze. Circular, wasted, with eleven handles, between which are incised the letters and numerals 1.5.5.D.E.ye.14.1.6.8.2, at the top and bottom are borders of a small starry flower-shaped motive repeatedly impressed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Dec 14th 1682' (Dated) |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Everard im Thurn |
| Object history | Acquired by the donor in Devonshire. |
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| Accession number | C.465-1920 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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