Hanging Ornament
about 1750 (made)
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Hanging ornament of fritware, egg-shaped, painted with Seraphims (six winged angels) and crosses under a clear glaze.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware, polychrome painted and glazed |
| Brief description | Hanging ornament, fritware with polychrome painted with seraphim, Turkey (Kütahya), about 1750. |
| Physical description | Hanging ornament of fritware, egg-shaped, painted with Seraphims (six winged angels) and crosses under a clear glaze. |
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| Historical context | Egg-shaped ornament such as this one were hung on chains from which oil lamps were suspended in churches and mosques. |
| Production | Inventory record |
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| Accession number | 143-1885 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2004 |
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