Cistern and Cover
first half of 18th century (made)
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Cistern and cover of tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours with scrolls, floral patterns and gadroons. A pewter spout at the bottom surrounded by a blue shell. On the top of the citerne, two moulted dolphins and a scallop-shell.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours |
| Brief description | Cistern and cover of tin-glazed earthenware, probably Rouen pottery factory, Rouen, first half of 18th century. |
| Physical description | Cistern and cover of tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours with scrolls, floral patterns and gadroons. A pewter spout at the bottom surrounded by a blue shell. On the top of the citerne, two moulted dolphins and a scallop-shell. |
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| Credit line | Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support |
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| Accession number | CIRC.239&A-1926 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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