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Bowl: C.259-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Gent, Tim

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware footed bowl. Base grey ash glaze, over which a variegated gold/tan colour covers much of the pot. Many large iron spots have bled through. Also some lustre (?)

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Earth & Fire' fair, at Rufford Abbey Country Park. 22nd July 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
Production date: before AD 2002-07

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 12.6 cm
At Base Diameter 6.4 cm

Materials used in production

possibly Lustre
Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.259-2016
Primary reference Number: 207905
Sale catalogue photo number: K548
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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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