Rattle

14th century or 15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Possibly a rattle of buff-coloured earthenware, partially covered with a green glaze. Moulded apparently to simulate a human figure, the upper part being conical with three deep vertical grooves (as if to resemble a skirt), and traces of two hands. The lower part contracts to a narrow foot.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Buff-coloured earthenware, moulded, partly covered with a green glaze.
Brief description
Possibly a rattle of buff-coloured earthenware moulded in the form of a human figure and partly covered with green glaze. Found in Paris. French, possibly Ile de France, 14th or 15rh century.
Physical description
Possibly a rattle of buff-coloured earthenware, partially covered with a green glaze. Moulded apparently to simulate a human figure, the upper part being conical with three deep vertical grooves (as if to resemble a skirt), and traces of two hands. The lower part contracts to a narrow foot.
Dimensions
  • Taken from register height: 2 7/8in
  • Taken from register diameter: 2in
Credit line
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry.
Object history
Found in Paris.
Formerly Victor Gay Collection.
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry.
Production
Found in Paris.
Collection
Accession number
C.223-1909

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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