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Pot: C.549-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Rogers, Mary Elizabeth

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Description

Heavy stoneware thumb pot, of hemispherical form, with an irregular edge. Outside, a creamy slip is over a dark green glaze. On the inside is radial ribbing, with a creamy glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Phillips auction no. B1214 (Bath) Lot 444. 6th August 2001

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1960 CE - Before 1999 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 11.9 cm
At Base Diameter 2.5 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Slip
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M. E. R.
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.549-2016
Primary reference Number: 208206
Sale catalogue photo number: K663
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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