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Vase: C.142-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware vase of cylindrical form, with tapering neck, heavy rim, and two vestigial lugs. Fired several times. With a thick Shino glaze and carbon trapping.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Oxford Ceramics Fair, 30th October 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 32.8 cm

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 1999-10 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 13.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 16.5 cm

Materials used in production

Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.142-2016
Primary reference Number: 207785
Sale catalogue photo number: K119
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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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