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Plate: C.446-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Maltby, John

Entities

Categories

Description

Grogged earthenware plate. Matt brown slip with incised cross and impressed motifs; dark brown glaze on rim.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) January 1973

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1973-01 CE

Components of the work

Rim composed of glaze ( dark brown)
At Widest Point Diameter 18.1 cm
At Base Diameter 6 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

brown Slip coating
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.446-2016
Primary reference Number: 208098
Sale catalogue photo number: K414
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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