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Dish: C.620-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Steward, Jeremy

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired salt-glaze footed stoneware dish, with upturned rim. Ash glaze with finger wipe decoration.
Remains of four small shells in the well.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park. 26th June 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
Production date: before AD 2004-06

Components of the work

At Base Width 14 cm
At Extremities Width 26 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.620-2016
Primary reference Number: 208291
Sale catalogue photo number: K124
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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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