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The Bristol Bowl

, 1709

Also known as the Carpenter's Arms Bowl. The bowl and cover of Bristol delft or tin enamelled ware. Decorated in polychrome with vases and flowers, the arms and motto of the Carpenters Company, the initials IT and the date 1709. Inside painting of a man beside a river.

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Title of artwork, date

The Bristol Bowl, 1709

Date supported

1934

Medium and material

Tin-glazed pottery

Dimensions

32 x 25 cm

Grant

100

Total cost

150

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