Hanging Ornament
ca. 1725-1750 (made)
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Hanging ornament of fritware, egg-shaped, painted with blue decoration chiefly of crosses. For use in a Christian church.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware, painted in underglaze blue, glazed |
| Brief description | Hanging ornament, fritware painted in underglaze blue, for use in a Christian church, Turkey (Kütahya), 1725-50 |
| Physical description | Hanging ornament of fritware, egg-shaped, painted with blue decoration chiefly of crosses. For use in a Christian church. |
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| Historical context | Egg-shaped ornaments such as this one were hung on chains from which oil lamps were suspended in churches and mosques. |
| Production | Armenian |
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| Accession number | 1591-1888 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2004 |
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