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Cow-creamer and cover
Cow-creamer and cover, earthenware, in the shape of a crudely modelled cow, standing on a plain oblong base, the cow, with cloven hooves, an udder with four teats, prominent breast bone, two curved horns above the ears, the spout formed by the animal's open mouth, the handle formed by the tail looped over the cow's back, the handle broken and partially repaired, the horns and ears appear to have been broken and repaired, one horn broken off, the cover, ovoid, forming part of the backbone; the cow, cover and base covered all over with a splashed pink lustre to give a mottled effect.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 35281
Creation/Production
Unknown
Date: 19th century (early)
Acquisition
Bequest, 4/2/1942
Measurements
Height
(cm): 11.1
Length
(cm): 16.4
Width
(cm): 6.3
Height
(in): 4
Length
(in): 6
Width
(in): 2
Techniques
slip-cast
forming
Applied Art
press-moulded
forming
Applied Art
assembled
forming
Applied Art
lustre, pink
decoration
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
glaze
Location
In store
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