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Bottle: C.113-2016

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Cardew, Michael

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Description

Salt-glaze stoneware bottle of bulbous form with small loop handle. Brown glaze on the upper two thirds, and tan below.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonham's auction No.27661, Lot 23. 24th November 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Place(s) associated

  • St. Ives ⪼ Cornwall ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1923 CE - Before 1926 CE

Materials used in production

Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: two marks

  • Text: MC and St. Ives
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.113-2016
Primary reference Number: 207756
Sale catalogue photo number: K173
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 21 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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