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Casserole: C.502 & A-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Hanssen Pigott, Gwyn

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Description

Wood-fired lidded casserole with handles. Brown with iron flecks.
The form is like those of Michael Cardew's Volta Pottery casseroles.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
Production date: after AD 1972

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 12.7 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 19.6 cm

Materials used in production

Pottery

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.502 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208154
Sale catalogue photo number: K179
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Audit data

Created: Monday 8 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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