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Vase: C.396-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, Janet

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Description

Slender stoneware vase with long widening neck, on which are two lugs. Brown body, glaze inside. Unglazed outside, except for a brush stroke of greyish glaze down each side.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) 13th March 1981

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Place(s) associated

  • St Ives ⪼ Cornwall ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1956 CE - Before 1981-03 CE

Components of the work

Inside composed of glaze
Outside

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: two marks

  • Text: St Ives and JL
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.396-2016
Primary reference Number: 208041
Sale catalogue photo number: K129
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Audit data

Created: Monday 1 February 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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