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Bottle: C.456-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Marshall, William (studio potter)

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Description

Tenmoku bottle, with twelve cut sides. Black breaking to brown, on edges.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Crafts Centre, 12th March 1971

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 38.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • St Ives ⪼ Cornwall ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1971-03 CE

Components of the work

Base Diameter 16.8 cm
Widest Point Diameter 18 cm

Materials used in production

Pottery
Tenmoku glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Inscription present: two marks

  • Text: St Ives and England
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.456-2016
Primary reference Number: 208108
Sale catalogue photo number: K6
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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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