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Tea bowl: C.454-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Marshall, William (studio potter)

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Description

Footed stoneware tea bowl. Grey glaze with a creamy-white glaze on the upper part outside, brown/green on lower part. Two flying birds in brown are near the rim.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) 12th December 1969

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1969-12 CE

Components of the work

Base Diameter 4.5 cm
Widest Point Diameter 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WM
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.454-2016
Primary reference Number: 208106
Sale catalogue photo number: K594
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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