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Tea bowl: C.219-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Ellerby, Graham

Entities

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Description

Footed stoneware tea bowl of cylindrical form. Crackled Shino glaze, mostly covered with a mottled and matt grey-brown glaze. Large iron spots

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Harlequin Gallery exhibition, no. 12. 10th September 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 10 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
Production date: before AD 2000-09

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 18.5 cm
At Base Diameter 4.5 cm

Materials used in production

grey-brown Glaze
Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: E
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.219-2016
Primary reference Number: 207865
Sale catalogue photo number: K586
Exhibition number: 12
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Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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