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Pot: C.580-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Salmon, Antonia

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Description

Raku pot form. Dark grey to black, with cream patch. Pierced by two opposite holes.

Notes

History note: Gift from MRAO (unidentified?) on the occasion of John Shakeshaft's retirement, 1997 October. Apparently purchased from Primavera

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1981 CE - Before 1997-10 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 12.6 cm
At Base Diameter 2.8 cm

Materials used in production

Pottery

Techniques used in production

Piercing
Raku (technique)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.580-2016
Primary reference Number: 208244
Sale catalogue photo number: K572

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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