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Platter: C.674-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Wood, Nigel

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Description

Large stoneware platter, with wide rim. Variegated olive-brown glaze with two fishes in black brushwork, and combed decoration around the rim.
No mark. From West Meon Pottery

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) 30th September 1978

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Petersfield ⪼ Hampshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1973 CE - Before 1978-09 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 20.5 cm
At Extremities Width 35.5 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.674-2016
Primary reference Number: 208353
Sale catalogue photo number: K715
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Audit data

Created: Friday 12 February 2016 Updated: Thursday 24 October 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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