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Tea bowl: C.294-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Hammond, Lisa

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Description

Stoneware tea bowl, with Shino glaze, giving orange, cream, cream-grey, tan and brown colours. The glaze is crawling, with iron spots and pinholes. Small foot

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an Oxford Ceramics Fair, 30th October 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Greenwich ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1994 CE - Before 2004-10 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 4.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: two seal

  • Text: LH MHP
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Seal

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.294-2016
Primary reference Number: 207940
Sale catalogue photo number: K349
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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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