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Teapot: C.86-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

Entities

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware teapot with a brass handle, of ellipsoidal form with three feet. Shino and natural ash glaze.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the '5 Devon Potters' exhibition at the Harlequin Gallery (Greenwich) 5th September 2004

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 1969 CE - Before 2004-09 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of brass (alloy)
Feet Diameter 1.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 17.3 cm
Without Handle Height 11.7 cm
With Handle Height 16.1 cm

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.86-2016
Primary reference Number: 207729
Sale catalogue photo number: K554
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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