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Tea bowl: C.198-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Dewar, Richard

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Description

Wood-fired salt-glazed stoneware footed tea bowl, with an irregular rim. Creamy tan glaze outside, red/tan glaze inside. Many iron spots.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a 'Pots from France' exhibition, by Jack Blackburn of Youlgreave

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1966 CE - Before 2001-08 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 5.5 cm
At Extremeties Diameter 9.4 cm

Materials used in production

Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Dewar
  • Location: Side of base
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.198-2016
Primary reference Number: 207844
Sales catalogue number: K570
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Audit data

Created: Friday 22 January 2016 Updated: Thursday 7 January 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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