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Plate: C.391-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, David

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Description

Large stoneware plate. Tenmoku glaze on rim and underneath. Grey glaze in well, with brown will tree decoration in resist.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) 1st February 1992

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1930 CE - Before 1992-02 CE

Components of the work

Well composed of glaze ( grey)
Rim, Underneath composed of tenmoku glaze
At Base Width 19.5 cm
At Extremities Width 37.5 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DL
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Seal

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.391-2016
Primary reference Number: 208036
Sale catalogue photo number: K726
Stable URI

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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