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Vase: C.462-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Marshall, William (studio potter)

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Description

Small porcelain vase with narrow neck. Pale grey brushed slip with resist leaf/branch decoration. Clear glaze over.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Bernard Leach and the Leach Tradition' exhibition at the Harlequin Gallery, no. 123. 15th February 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 17 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1998-02 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 7.2 cm
At Extremities Width 7.2 cm

Materials used in production

clear Glaze
Slip coating
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Slip coating
Glazing
Resist

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.462-2016
Primary reference Number: 208115
Sale catalogue photo number: K91
Exhibition number: 123
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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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