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Bowl: C.247-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Fouilhoux, Jean-Francois

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Description

Heavy porcelain bowl. Crucible double, hand built, with deep groove and dark olive-green celadon glaze. Slight crackle.

Notes

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

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 13 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1947 CE - Before 2000-12 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 28.5 cm
At Base Width 4 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Hand built

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JFF
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.247-2016
Primary reference Number: 207893
Sale catalogue photo number: K150 or 657

Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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