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Vase: C.218-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Nigoumi, Siddig El'

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Description

Terra sigillata earthenware vase, of truncated conical form and red-brown colour. Decorated with an incised bird on one side, and a scorpion on the other.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction, no. 28267, Lot 163. 19th July 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1953 CE - Before 1996 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Nigoumi? 85
  • Method of creation: Incising
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.218-2016
Primary reference Number: 207864
Sale catalogue photo number: K480
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Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Monday 21 June 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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