Fuddling cup

OriginLambeth, Greater London, England

PeriodCharles I (1625-1649)

Date1639

MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 12.2 cm (3 3/8 x 4 13/16 in.)

MarkingsPrinted paper label "L.L.L. Collection/ No." inscribed in ink "990" Initials BCM above the date 1639

DescriptionLambeth fuddling cup, with the three small vase-shaped vessels with globular bodies and cylindrical necks. They are joined by rope-twisted handles. The three cups are painted in blue within star-shaped medallions with trellis diaper.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.505

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

Collections

Status

On view

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