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Gravy pot: C.410 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, Michael

Entities

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Description

Stoneware gravy boat and saucer, with grey-green celadon glaze.

Notes

History note: Obtained by Shakeshaft from Michael Leach's Yelland Pottery, August 1981

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Fremington ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

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

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 15.8 cm
At Base Diameter 5.2 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: on each piece

  • Text: Y
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.410 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208055
Sale catalogue photo number: K542 or K592
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 2 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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