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Tea bowl: C.591-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Schloessingk, Micki

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Description

Wood-fired salt-glaze footed stoneware tea bowl with faceted sides, three large and three small facets. Variegated brown, gold and tan glaze over a grey glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Harlequin Gallery exhibition, no. 11. 3rd March 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1968 CE - Before 2002-03 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 5.5 cm
At Extremities Width 9 cm

Materials used in production

Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing
Faceting

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.591-2016
Primary reference Number: 208259
Sale catalogue photo number: K271
Exhibition number: 11
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 10 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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