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Rounded Pot, Gold Interior: C.6-2012

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Rounded Pot, Gold Interior

Maker(s)

Potter: Ayscough, Duncan

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Description

White earthenware clay, wheel-thrown and turned, decorated with terra sigillata slip, and gold leaf additions

Notes

History note: The potter

Legal notes

Purchased

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 26.5 cm
Height: 16 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Bethlehem (Carmarthenshire) ⪼ Carmarthenshire ⪼ Wales

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2012-04-30) by Ayscough, Duncan

Dating

21st Century, Early
Elizabeth II
Production date: AD 2012-01

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gold leaf terra sigillata (slip)

Materials used in production

white Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Throwing (pottery technique) : White earthenware clay, wheel-thrown and turned, decorated with terra sigillata slip, and gold leaf additions

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DA
  • Location: On exterior on side near base
  • Method of creation: Impressed separately
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-2012
Primary reference Number: 187541
Entry Form number: 1066

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 15 May 2012 Updated: Tuesday 11 April 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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