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Tea bowl: C.359-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Kimishima, Gas

Entities

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Description

Hand built raku tea bowl. Coarse body covered with a cream/pale aubergine slip, and a clear glaze.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at The Long Room Gallery, Tring. 23rd September 2006

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-21st Century
After 1980 CE - Before 2006-09 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 12.5 cm
At Base Diameter 5.3 cm

Materials used in production

clear Glaze
Pottery
Slip coating

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing
Hand built

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.359-2016
Primary reference Number: 208005
Sale catalogue photo number: K199
Stable URI

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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