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Form: C.336-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: James, Anne

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Description

Small porcelain seed form. Globular with five 'fins' at the top. Fawn colour.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's exhibition at Kettle's Yard (Cambridge) no. 90. June 1979

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1937 CE - Before 1979-06 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 17.9 cm
At Base Diameter 5.5 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AJ
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.336-2016
Primary reference Number: 207982
Sale catalogue photo number: K258
Exhibition number: 90
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 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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