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Ceramic object

See large image jar; drug jar Accession number: Z4072* Collection place: Southwark, London [Southwark] or Lambeth, London [Lambeth] Production date: 1751-1800 Material: ceramic; earthenware Measurements: H 48mm; DM 75mm Museum Section: Post-Medieval Summary: Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar decorated in blue on a white glaze with pink tinges, with a coat of arms purporting to be those of the Upholders' Company and dated 1645. However the arms are incorrect so they and the date must be later forgeries. Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store) Category: Tin glazed wares. Sub-category: London factories. Related publications Britton, Frank, London delftware London : Jonathan Horne, (1987). Pages: 202pISSN ISBN 0951214004 (Object details: p 114 no 41, published)

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