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Vase: C.78-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

Entities

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Description

Wood-fired cylindrical vase, with a vertical loop handle. Thick Shino glaze giving cream/light tan. With iron spots, and gold/green glaze runs.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Art in Clay' fair at Hatfield House, 3rd August 2001

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 23.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
Production date: AD 2001

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 11.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 13.2 cm

Materials used in production

cream/light tan Shino glaze
Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.78-2016
Primary reference Number: 207721
Sale catalogue photo number: K329
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 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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