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Teapot and lid: C.35 & A-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Athey, Clement Kofi

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Description

Stoneware teapot with a screw lid, two lugs, and a cane handle. Creamy grey glaze with brush decoration in blue (cobalt) and brown (manganese)

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the The Long Room Gallery in Winchcombe, 6th July 2008

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1922 CE - Before 2008-06 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of cane (plant material)
At Widest Point Diameter 16.8 cm
At Base Diameter 6.2 cm
Without Handle Height 13.4 cm
With Handle Height 20.9 cm

Materials used in production

grey Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Brush strokes

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.35 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207678
Sale catalogue photo number: K598
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Monday 7 August 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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