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Pot-lid
Pot-lid, earthenware, circular shape with cylindrical flange and slightly rounded top; the upperside of the lid decorated with an underglaze polychrome transfer-print of 'Bear, Lion and Cock' (although this title is not recorded on the lid), showing an indoor scene with a bear seated on a throne and wearing a crown, muzzle and chain, the end of which is held by a standig lion with a club, a cock perches on the back of the throne, the scene enclosed by a line and dot border overpainted with a yellow band. The rim of the lid chipped.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 32778
Creation/Production
Pratt, F. & R.and Co.
Date: 1854-1855 ca
Acquisition
Bequest, 20/1/1981
Measurements
Height
(cm): 1.9
diam
(cm): 7.6
Height
(in): 3
diam
(in): 3
Techniques
press-moulded
forming
Applied Art
transfer-printed
decoration
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
glaze
Location
In store
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