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Bowl: C.486-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: O'Mahony, Marcus

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Description

Footed stoneware bowl. Thrown and squared, with two very prominent circumferential grooves. Red/tan iron slip outside, dark olive green celadon glaze inside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at Imagine gallery (Long Melford) no. 8. 28th October 2007

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1952 CE - Before 2007-10 CE

Components of the work

Inside composed of celadon glaze
Outside composed of slip coating
At Extremities Width 19.5 cm
At Base Width 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Throwing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.486-2016
Primary reference Number: 208138
Sale catalogue photo number: K283
Exhibition number: 8

Audit data

Created: Friday 5 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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