Well Head
14th century (made)
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Well head with relief decoration, an inscription in interlocking kufic script.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Earthenware well head, decoration of interlocking kufic script in relief, made in Toledo, Spain, possibly 14th century |
| Physical description | Well head with relief decoration, an inscription in interlocking kufic script. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (The inscription contains blessings appropriate for water which is about to be drunk.) |
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| Object history | Formerly Riaño Collection. Purchase price note: Bought for £3 3s. |
| Production | Possibly 14th century |
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| Other number | 39 - Spanish pottery, Ray (2000) |
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| Accession number | 1763-1871 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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