APPLIED ART : CERAMICS

Title: The Boyne Cup
Object Name: Cup
Maker: Unknown (Primary maker)
Date Made: 1689-1690 circa
1689-1690 circa
Place Made: England: Lambeth
Lambeth
Description: Decoration: globular body, cylindrical neck and loop handle, decorated in blue around neck with pendant stiff leaves and within decorative label inscribed "GOD SEND YE KING SAVE TO IRLND". The inscription must refer to the projected visit of William III to Ireland before the Battle of the Boyne 1690.
Materials: earthenware (tin glazed)
Catalogue Number: BELUM.V1119
Copyright: National Museums NI

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