Pap-Boat
ca. 1790 (made)
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Pap-boat of cream-coloured earthenware in the form of a boat with studded ribs, and the top is partly covered over. Curved spout, issuing from a monster's mouth, and the handle is at the end in the form of a dog's head. At each side is a flat loop handle with moulded shells applied as thumb rests.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware and moulded |
| Brief description | Pap-boat of cream-coloured earthenware in the form of a boat, with a curved spout and handle, England, ca. 1790. |
| Physical description | Pap-boat of cream-coloured earthenware in the form of a boat with studded ribs, and the top is partly covered over. Curved spout, issuing from a monster's mouth, and the handle is at the end in the form of a dog's head. At each side is a flat loop handle with moulded shells applied as thumb rests. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
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| Other number | Sch. II 339 - Schreiber number |
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| Accession number | 414:1172-1885 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2009 |
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