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Bowl: C.15-2016

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Fritware bowl. Covered in a turquoise (copper) glaze with iridescence. Incised floral decoration in well

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Ronald Pile Gallery, at the sale of Henry Rothchild's collection. 8th June 2002. According to a label this was formerly in the Bullock Collection (No. 145)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Islamic

Components of the work

Well

Materials used in production

turquoise Glaze
Fritware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.15-2016
Primary reference Number: 207658
Sale catalogue photo number: K233
145

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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