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Bowl: M.51-1997

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Pye, David W.

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Description

Shallow turned bowl of ash. The interior is chiselled with slightly swirling, radiating flutes, which are about 6cm from the rim, divided so that there is a wider channel between pairs of narrow channels. The rim is flat, and has two concentric circles incised into the edge of the base.
Stamped on the back is 'D. W. Pye/895'

Legal notes

Given by Henry Rothschild.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 38.5 cm
Height: 7.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Wadhurst ⪼ Sussex ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by Rothschild, Henry

Dating

20th Century, Late#
Elizabeth II
Circa 1985 CE - Circa 1990 CE

Components of the work

Circles

Materials used in production

Ash

Techniques used in production

Chiselling
Turning

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: D.W.PYE/895
  • Location: On back
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Type: Maker's mark
  • Text: 895
  • Location: On back
  • Method of creation: Written in black ink
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.51-1997
Primary reference Number: 81899
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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