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Tea bowl: C.262-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Geoffroy, Pascal

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Description

Footed stoneware tea bowl, thrown and altered. Dark tan glaze with carbon trapping.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a 'Pots from France' exhibition, by Jack Blackburn of Youlgreave. 2nd December 2006

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1976 CE - Before 2006-12 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 11.8 cm
At Base Diameter 4 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Altering
Throwing (pottery technique)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.262-2016
Primary reference Number: 207908
Sale catalogue photo number: K192
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 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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