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Tea bowl: C.625-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Taylor, Steven

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Description

Tall cut-sided footed porcelain tea bowl. Very pale green celadon glaze, with crackle. Clay 'button' on side near top.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Totally Teabowls' exhibition at Oakwood Gallery (Edwinstowe) no. 153. 27th March 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
Production date: before AD 2004-03

Components of the work

'button' composed of clay
At Base Diameter 4 cm
At Extremeties Diameter 6.8 cm
Sides

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.625-2016
Primary reference Number: 208296
Sale catalogue photo number: K322
Exhibition number: 153
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 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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