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Vase: C.389-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, David

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Description

Tall stoneware vase, with squared sides. Tenmoku glaze and brushed decoration.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from David Leach's Lowerdown Pottery, 28th August 1981

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 44.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Bovey Tracey ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1955 CE - Before 1981-08 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 12 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 13.6 cm

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: two marks

  • Text: Lowerdown and DL
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.389-2016
Primary reference Number: 208034
Sale catalogue photo number: K488
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Audit data

Created: Monday 1 February 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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