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Plate: C.427-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Malone, Jim

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Description

Porcelain plate with rim. Two fish lightly incised on the upper surface, with a green celadon glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop, Marshall Street exhibition, No. JM 74/17. 10th March 1978

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1946 CE - Before 1978-03 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 13.5 cm
At Extremities Width 24 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JM
  • Location: Underside of rim
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.427-2016
Primary reference Number: 208077
Sale catalogue photo number: K413
Exhibition number: JM 74/17

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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