Tazza
ca. 1871 (made)
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Tazza of earthenware moulded in relief and covered with a blue glaze. In the middle is a female head surrounded by a laurel wreath in relief. On the rim are countersunk rays with floral sprays between them.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, moulded and glazed |
| Brief description | Tazza of earthenware moulded in relief and covered with a blue glaze, made by Maw & Co., Benthall Works, Jackfield, ca. 1871. |
| Physical description | Tazza of earthenware moulded in relief and covered with a blue glaze. In the middle is a female head surrounded by a laurel wreath in relief. On the rim are countersunk rays with floral sprays between them. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Maw & Co' (Maker's mark impressed on base) |
| Gallery label | Dish
Made by Maw & Co., Benthall Works, Jackfield, Shropshire, England, about 1871
Mark: 'Maw & Co' impressed
Earthenware
3412-1901 Given by Messrs Maw & Co(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Given by Messrs. Maw. |
| Production | Made in the Benthall Works, Jackfield. |
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| Accession number | 3412-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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