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Vase: C.493-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Parry, Stephen

Entities

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Description

Wood-fired footed stoneware vase of globular form, with two lugs, fired on its side (at Wysing?). Natural ash deposits, grey-buff with glaze runs, also brown and shiny brown colours.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Stephen Parry and Mark Titchiner exhibition at Grantchester Parish Hall, 19th July 2003

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 16 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1950 CE - Before 2003-07 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 16.3 cm
At Base Diameter 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Ash deposit
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.493-2016
Primary reference Number: 208145
Sale catalogue photo number: K525
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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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