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Vase: C.361-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Knäpper, Gerd

Entities

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Description

Cut-sided stoneware vase with buff/brown thin ash glaze. Possibly wood-fired.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's 'Leading German Craftsmen' exhibition at Kettle's Yard, no. 114. 4th June 1973

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1943 CE - Before 1973-06 CE

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Cutting
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.361-2016
Primary reference Number: 208007
Sale catalogue photo number: K544
Exhibition number: 114
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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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