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Tea bowl: C.355-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Kenny, Jack

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Description

Stoneware footed tea bowl, of open form, with pronounced throwing rings. Ash-glazed, pale olive green on the outside, and semi-matt cream-green inside with brown flecks in the base.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Oakwood Gallery, Edwinstowe, 29th June 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1980 CE - Before 2002-06 CE

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 14 cm
At Base Diameter 5 cm

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Throwing (pottery technique)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.355-2016
Primary reference Number: 208001
Sale catalogue photo number: K546
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Audit data

Created: Friday 29 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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