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Beaker: C.479-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Moriuchi, Aki

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware beaker, with throwing rings. Heavily toasted with an olive-green ash run. Shino glaze inside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Art in Clay' fair at Hatfield House, 3rd August 2001

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1988 CE - Before 2001-08 CE

Components of the work

Inside composed of shino glaze
At Base Width 5.5 cm
At Extremities Width 7 cm

Materials used in production

glaze runs Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing
Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.479-2016
Primary reference Number: 208131
Sale catalogue photo number: K216
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Audit data

Created: Friday 5 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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