Artist: Unknown; Date(s): 1725; Classification(s): lead-glazed earthenware, bird feeder, slip-coated, earthenware, slip-coated with incised decoration under lead glaze; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928 [Gl.C.72-1928]
Description: Bird feeder. Earthenware, slip-coated with incised decoration under lead glaze. Back unglazed. The feeder has a deep middle with a cup-like projection in the centre, and slanting rim with wavy edge. In the hollow round the centre, three birds, a tulip and various formal flower motives and the initials and date 'H.F. 1725'. On the rim is a chain pattern border.
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