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Form: C.340-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: James, Anne

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Description

Porcelain seed pod form. Globular with six segments and narrow neck

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's exhibition at Kettle's Yard (Cambridge) no. 138. 28th March 1981

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.5 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 cm
At Extremities Width 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.340-2016
Primary reference Number: 207986
Sale catalogue photo number: K260
Exhibition: K138

Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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