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Vase: C.664-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Welch, Robin

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Description

Tall cylindrical stoneware vase, with flaring rim. Blue oxide on upper half and inside red band, then matt white on lower half.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at Lynne Strover's Gallery, Fen Ditton. 8th August 1993

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 36.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1993-08 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 16.9 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RW
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.664-2016
Primary reference Number: 208342
Sale catalogue photo number: K5
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Audit data

Created: Friday 12 February 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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