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Dish: C.450-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Maltby, John

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Description

Large hump-moulded dish of irregular oval shape. Off-white bluish glaze inside, over-painted with broad stripes of green-brown iron wash. With scattered motifs in blue, matt brown, and gold enamel.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Amalgam Art Ltd, 24th July 1979

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Length: 45.3 cm
Width: 37 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1964 CE - Before 1979-07 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Pottery
Wash
Enamel
Glaze

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: large mark

  • Text: M
  • Location: Upper surface
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.450-2016
Primary reference Number: 208102
Sale catalogue photo number: K589
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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