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Bowl: C.149-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware bowl with strong rim, rounded base (on which are three prominent shell marks) and two lug handles. Thick Shino glaze, with a splash of soda Shino giving creamy pink/tan colours.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Art in Clay' fair in Hatfield, 6th August 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Dartmoor ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1959 CE - Before 2004-08 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 20.5 cm
At Base Width 4 cm

Materials used in production

thick, with soda shino Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: largely obscured by the shells

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.149-2016
Primary reference Number: 207792
Sale catalogue photo number: K671
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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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