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bird fountain

Accession number: A16879
Production date: 1701-1735
Material: glass
Measurements: H 70 mm
Museum Section: Decorative Art
Summary: Glass head from a bird fountain, (water dispenser for birds). Colourless glass (stained and exfoliating), shows human head with wig, tricorne and elaborate collar.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)