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Tea bowl: C.459-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Marshall, William (studio potter)

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Description

Footed stoneware tea bowl. Brushed iron decoration over white slip, over thin grey glaze. Clear glaze over.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an Amalgam Gallery exhibition, no. 38. 24th July 1979

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1979-07 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 5.2 cm
At Extremities Width 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

Slip coating
Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing
Decoration (process)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: obscured

  • Text: WM
  • Location: Base
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.459-2016
Primary reference Number: 208111
Sale catalogue photo number: K269
Exhibition number: 38
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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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