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Plate: C.353-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Kellam, Colin

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Description

Stoneware plate with broad rim. Greyish ash glaze with iron spots. Abstract decoration in red and brown. Brown ring on rim.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's 'Ceramic Form' exhibition at Kettle's Yard, no. 185. 1st June 1975

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Totnes ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1942 CE - Before 1975-06 CE

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 23 cm
At Base Diameter 9.5 cm

Materials used in production

grey Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.353-2016
Primary reference Number: 207999
Sale catalogue photo number: K149
Exhibition number: 185

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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