bottle

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Object Type
Museum number: 1887,0307,G.47
Description: Bottle; salt-glazed white stoneware; globular body and high, narrow neck, with bulbous projection below rim; stamped ornaments applied; scallops and starfish on shoulders, and on body floral ornament, lion rampant with banner, shield with cross and sign of the Mermaid.
Production date: 1740 (circa)
Production place: Made in: Staffordshire (probably)
Materials
Technique: salt-glazed; stamped; applied; low relief
Dimensions: Diameter: 5.40 inches; Height: 8.80 inches
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: sea animal; heraldry; mammal; crustacean; flower; flag/pennant; cross
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1887
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1887,0307,G.47

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