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Bottle: C.457-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Marshall, William (studio potter)

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Description

Rectangular moulded stoneware bottle. With tenmoku glaze and diagonal iron brush stroke.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the New Craftsmen Gallery (St Ives) 12th April 1971

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1971-04 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 12 cm
Base Width 14 cm

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Moulding
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WM
  • Type: Mark

Inscription present: obscured

  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.457-2016
Primary reference Number: 208109
Sale catalogue photo number: K88
Stable URI

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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