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Cup (Two-handled cup)
1690-1710
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, buff-bodied)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.1065
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1065
Object Name
Cup (Two-handled cup)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Possibly Bristol, England or North Staffordshire (See Notes.)
Date
1690-1710
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, buff-bodied)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Pulled
- Slip decorated
- Trailed
Dimensions (inches)
5.315 (H) x 8.268 (L) x 6.22 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.5 (H) x 21 (L) x 15.8 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Barker, David & Crompton, Steve. Slipware in the Collection of the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery.
• Cup/porringer with similar decoration, p.44.Book: Beane, Candace & Donald, Ellen. 1994 Archaeology Sets the Tavern Table: Alexandria Tavern Ceramics 1760 to 1820.
• Similar form 2-handled pot with different trailed details excavated Arell's Tavern, Alexandria, VA: fig. 33.