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Box and lid: C.617 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Starkey, Peter

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Description

Small salt-glaze lidded box of cylindrical form. Mottled tan glaze.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Casson Gallery, Marylebone High Street. 5th September 1975

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
After 1945 CE - Before 1975-09 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 4 cm
At Extremities Width 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

Pottery
Salt-glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.617 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208288
Sale catalogue photo number: K520
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 10 February 2016 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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