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Teapot and lid: C.413.1 & A-2016

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Lee, Kang-Hyo

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Description

Porcelain tea pot and lid, from a tea set for two, which comes with a signed box. The teapot is globular with a side handle, covered in a clear glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Jack Blackburn, on behalf of Shakeshaft, at the Bandol Ceramics Fair (France), 28th April 2006

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1961 CE - Before 2006-04 CE

Materials used in production

clear Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.413.1 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208058
Sale catalogue photo number: K46

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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