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Bottle: C.27-2016

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware bottle of ribbed globular form, with foot. Probably celadon glaze originally, but has been degraded (by burial?) to a rough black.

Notes

History note: From Peter Crabbe. Given to John Shakeshaft from the Master and Fellows of St Catharine's, for 40 years as Librarian

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

13th Century-14th Century
1200 CE - 1399 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 17.8 cm
At Base Width 6.7 cm

Materials used in production

celadon Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.27-2016
Primary reference Number: 207670
Sale catalogue photo number: K295
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 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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