Holy Water Stoup
17th century (made)
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Holy water stoup, tin-glazed earthenware, with an encased well, visible through a band of open work fencing. Marked: 'AVE MARIA GRA.' Above this is a figure in relief of the Virgin and Child under a canopy in the shape of a crown, supported by 2 standing cherubs with trumpets. Above the canopy is a female face flanked by cherubs reading books.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours |
| Brief description | Holy water stoup, tin-glazed earthenware, inscribed: 'AVE MARIA GRA.' Italy, 17th century |
| Physical description | Holy water stoup, tin-glazed earthenware, with an encased well, visible through a band of open work fencing. Marked: 'AVE MARIA GRA.' Above this is a figure in relief of the Virgin and Child under a canopy in the shape of a crown, supported by 2 standing cherubs with trumpets. Above the canopy is a female face flanked by cherubs reading books. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | painted on the well, 'AVE MARIA GRA.' (The full text would translate 'Hail Mary, full of grace')
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| Credit line | Given by Signora Ada Cardinale in memory of Commendatore G. Cardinale |
| Other number | 1065 - Rackham (1940) |
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| Accession number | C.164-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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