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Tea bowl: C.582-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Sargent, Patrick

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Description

Wood-fired footed stoneware tea bowl, with indented decoration. Creamy grey slip outside, light brown/tan inside.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 28th June 1997

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1956 CE - Before 1997-06 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 10 cm
At Base Diameter 5.7 cm

Materials used in production

Slip
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Indenting
Wood-firing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.582-2016
Primary reference Number: 208247
Sale catalogue photo number: K294?
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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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