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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

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
earthenware
Brief description
Cockspur, earthenware, Bologna, Italy, 16th-17th century
Physical description
Triangular cockspur of buff-coloured earthenware
Dimensions
  • Width: 7.5cm (Note: conversion from inches)
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 createdJune 24, 2009
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