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Container: C.109 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Buthod-Garcon, Gisèle

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Description

Stoneware 'boite noire' with four feet. Heavy squared container with a cavity in the upper part of one side, covered with a 'door' secured by an iron nail through lugs. The sides and base are scribed with fine paralled lines (wire brushed?) showing iridescence. Somewhat domed top, with a smooth tobacco coloured glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Pots from France' exhibition, held biannually by Jack Blackburn of Youlgreave. 11th September 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 25.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1954 CE - Before 1998-09 CE

Components of the work

Nail composed of iron
At Base Width 13.2 cm Width 13.5 cm
At Extremities Width 14.8 cm Width 15.8 cm

Materials used in production

tobacco coloured Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: GBG and star
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Maker

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.109 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207752
Sale catalogue photo number: K594
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 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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