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ca. 1560-1600 (made)
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Place of origin

Ewer of white earthenware with moulded decoration, coloured and glazed. Bell-shaped body with jutting spout, spreading foot and handle in the shape of an eagle with arched wings. The body is divided into two bands filled with vertical reeding interspersed with foliage; on the front of the spout a masl. The inside is mottled

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Brief description
Jug of earthenware with moulded decoration and coloured glazes. French, about 1550-1600.
Physical description
Ewer of white earthenware with moulded decoration, coloured and glazed. Bell-shaped body with jutting spout, spreading foot and handle in the shape of an eagle with arched wings. The body is divided into two bands filled with vertical reeding interspersed with foliage; on the front of the spout a masl. The inside is mottled
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.8cm
  • Width: 18.6cm
  • Depth: 11.3cm
  • Weight: 0.51kg
Credit line
Bequeathed by George Salting, Esq.
Production
In the style of Bernard Palissy.
Collection
Accession number
C.2324-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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