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1906

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Wall Fountain

This is a wall fountain. It is dated 1774–1793 and we acquired it in 1906. Its medium is tin-glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George A. Hearn.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 51.2 × 15.5 × 22.5 cm (20 3/16 × 6 1/8 × 8 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Wall Fountain; tin-glazed earthenware; H x W x D: 51.2 × 15.5 × 22.5 cm (20 3/16 × 6 1/8 × 8 7/8 in.); 1906-9-80

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