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Form: C.168-2016

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Coper, Hans

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Description

Lobed tube form on a cylindrical base. White and manganese brown slips.

Notes

History note: Purchased by Dr Shakeshaft on 6 June 1972 from Henry Rothschild's exhibition at Kettle's Yard, 'More British Potters' (no.55).

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 27.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016-01-25) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

20th Century, Mid
Production date: circa AD 1970

Components of the work

Surface composed of slip coating
At Base Diameter 5.2 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 6.5 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: HC
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Maker's seal

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.168-2016
Primary reference Number: 207811
Sale catalogue photo number: K102
Exhibition number: 55

Audit data

Created: Friday 22 January 2016 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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