Potter: Collins, Nic
Wood-fired stoneware vase. Freely thrown, with globular form and strong rim. Stony body, leading to several holes from the throwing, repaired by clay patches on the inside. Fired on its side on three wads. Shino and natural ash glaze give variegated grey, greens, browns, tans, and cream colours. Many iron spots and feldspar grains.
History note: Bought by Shakeshaft at an Oxford Ceramics Fair, 25th October 2008.
Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft
Height: 31.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr
20th Century-21st Century
After
1959
CE
-
Before
2008-10
CE
At Extremeties
Diameter 10.7 cm
At Base
Diameter 9.7 cm
natural
Ash glaze
Shino glaze
Stoneware
Throwing (pottery technique)
Glazing
Inscription present: mostly covered by glaze
Accession number: C.154-2016
Primary reference Number: 207797
Sale catalogue photo number: K184
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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