Cockspur
1500-1700 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Such cockspurs were used to support ceramic dishes and bowl in the kiln during glaze firing.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | earthenware |
| Brief description | Cockspur, earthenware, Bologna, Italy, 16th-17th century |
| Physical description | Triangular cockspur of buff-coloured earthenware |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, FSA |
| Object history | This collection of fragments of pottery was bought in 1919 by the donor at Bologna. He was informed that they were found during excavations near the ramparts of the city. |
| Summary | Such cockspurs were used to support ceramic dishes and bowl in the kiln during glaze firing. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.85-1920 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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