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Bottle: C.140-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

Entities

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Description

Large wood-fired stoneware bottle with two small lugs. Fired on its side on three shells. White slip and natural ash gives white and tan colours

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft at the 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 27th June 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Place(s) associated

  • Dartmoor ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1959 CE - Before 1998-06 CE

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
White slip
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Nic Collins
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.140-2016
Primary reference Number: 207783
Sale catalogue photo number: K683
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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