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Teapot and lid: C.201 & A-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Dodd, Mike

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Description

Cut-sided stoneware teapot, with two lugs and a cane handle. Seto ash glaze

Notes

History note: Bought from Mike Dodd's Woodsplace Farmhouse (Whatlington), 18th April 1973

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1971 CE - Before 1973-04 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of cane
At Widest Point Diameter 18.3 cm
At Base Diameter 7.7 cm
Without Handle Height 12.6 cm
With Handle Height 21.1 cm

Materials used in production

seto Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Cut

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: two

  • Text: MJD and Woodsplace
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.201 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207847
Sales catalogue number: K353

Audit data

Created: Friday 22 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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