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       BA T 2223-2012
BA T 704
Part of the Arms of the City of Amsterdam, date or maker's mark at the top, but without lion supporters.
Bowl or chamher pot BAT 2580-20234-2128
Fragments of this bowl indicate a neck diameter of 160 mm. This is an unusual type of stoneware object The neck has a double cobalt-blue cordon band flanking a wide b a n d w h i c h h a s a s e r i e s o f s p l a s h e s o r b l o b s o f c o b a l t - b l u e . T h e b o d y o f t h e b o w l has at least one medallion which closely resembles the cordon jug medallions (see below). The medallions consist of a small, central, circular, floral medallion with six dots, sur- rounded by six similar medallions. Unfortunately, neither the base nor evidence of a handle has been found.
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Part of a medallion with an unknown Arms, parted per fess, three hearts in the chief, the letter 'W' or 'VV' (possibly a maker's mark) upper left, crowned helm and floral sprays. This is identical to the medallion illustrated in von Kohnemann (1982:15) of unknown significance.




























































































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