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Tea bowl: C.489-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Oestreich, Jeff

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Description

Footed stoneware tea bowl, with six cut sides. Ochre ash glaze, inside and out, and resist panels with vertical stripes of olive-green and black.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Craft Potters Association Shop exhibition (Marshall Street), no. 6. 9th October 1998

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-21st Century
After 1947 CE - Before 2015 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 4.8 cm
At Extremities Width 9.5 cm
Sides

Materials used in production

ochre Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Resist

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.489-2016
Primary reference Number: 208141
Sale catalogue photo number: K342
Exhibition: 6
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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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