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Bucket: C.628-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Temple, Byron

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Description

Small woodfired porcelain 'bucket', with vertical pulled clay handle. Pale tan with clear crackle glaze on handle and inside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop, Marshall Street. 14th March 1980

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 16 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Muchelney ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1960 CE - Before 1962 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 9 cm
At Extremities Diameter 9 cm
Handle

Materials used in production

clear Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BT
  • Location: On the side
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: Muchelney
  • Location: On the side
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.628-2016
Primary reference Number: 208299
Sale catalogue photo number: K134
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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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