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Plate: C.2-2016

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Potter: Unknown

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Description

Low fired earthernware plate with a foliate rim and creamy white glaze (lead based with tin oxide) with a fine crackle.
A circle on the base shows that a tubular kiln support was used.

Notes

History note: Bought by John Shakeshaft from Peter Crabbe, 21st of March 2005.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

15th Century, Late
1450 - 1499

Components of the work

At Base Width 13 cm
At Extremities Width 19 cm

Materials used in production

lead based with tin oxide Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Firing (heating)
Glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2-2016
Primary reference Number: 207645
Sale catalogue photo number: K213
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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