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Bottle for "Sack" (an imported fortified wine)

CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, England
PeriodCharles I (1625-1649)
Date1645
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 18 x 13.4 cm (7 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
MarkingsInscribed 'SACK. ANNO. DO. 1645'
DescriptionA London Delft wine bottle, with decoration of a cartouche around the inscription.


Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.508
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Earthenware - Delftware
Status
On view
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