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Form: C.338-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: James, Anne

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Description

Porcelain conversation piece. Two juxtaposed small globular pots with matt speckled buff and blue glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's exhibition at Kettle's Yard (Cambridge) no. 137. 28th March 1981

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1937 CE - Before 1981-03 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 2.5 cm
At Extremities Width 5.5 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: on both

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.338-2016
Primary reference Number: 207984
Sale catalogue photo number: K262
Exhibition number: 137
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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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