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Platter: C.420-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Lloyd-Jones, David

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Description

Round stoneware cheese-platter, with central boss/handle and flat rim. Tenmoku glaze on boss and underside, otherwise mottled brown/black with tri-foliate brush decoration.

Notes

History note: Commissioned by Shakeshaft from David Lloyd-Jones, and collected from Fulford House (York) 9th April 1979

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • York ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1951 CE - Before 1979-04 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 27.5 cm
At Extremities Width 36 cm

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LJ
  • Location: Base
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.420-2016
Primary reference Number: 208068
Sale catalogue photo number: K707

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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