Teapot: C.35 & A-1981

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Ellison, Zoë

Entities

Teapot
Cover

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Description

Stoneware with iron-spattered buff glaze, and cane handle. Ovoid with an upward-sloping spout, two loops for the handle, and a recessed cover

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Zoë Ellison

Measurements and weight

Height: 12 cm
Width: 14.5 cm

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Place(s) associated

Cambridge (Cambs.) ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1981-06-08) by Ellison, Zoë, Mrs

Dating

Mid 20th century
George VI
Production date: circa AD 1950

School or Style

Studio Ceramics

Components of the work

Pot composed of stoneware
Handle composed of cane
Body

Techniques used in production

References and bibliographic entries

Magdalene Odundo in Cambridge page(s): 14-15

Related exhibitions

Magdalene Odundo in Cambridge

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.35 & A-1981
Primary reference Number: 163300
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 9 August 2022

Associated departments & institutions

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

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