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Shanti: M.11-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Shanti

Maker(s)

Calligrapher: Chaloner, Pat

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Description

Beech pebble of shallow oval form, grit-blasted with the word 'SHANTI' in relief on the top, and with an interlocking motif

Legal notes

Given by Pat Chaloner

Measurements and weight

Length: 13.5 cm
Width: 8.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Corfe Mullen ⪼ Dorset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007) by Chaloner, Pat

Dating

20th Century, Late#
Elizabeth II
Circa 1990 CE - 1999 CE

Note

The original design was hand-cut onto skin and was attached to the pebble, which was then grit-blasted

Components of the work

Depth Depth 3.7 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Pebble (rock)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in uneven letters

  • Text: SHANTI
  • Location: On the top of the pebble
  • Method of creation: Grit-blasted in relief
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.11-2007
Primary reference Number: 163270
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 April 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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