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Tea bowl: C.559-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Rogers, Phil

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired chawan (tea bowl).
In a wooden box.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1951 CE - Before 2015 CE

Components of the work

Box composed of wood
At Extremeties Diameter 13.6 cm
At Base Diameter 5 cm

Materials used in production

Pottery

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.559-2016
Primary reference Number: 208217
Sale catalogue photo number: K648
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 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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