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Vase: C.34-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Astoul, Eric

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware vase, with natural ash glaze. Thrown then roughly squared and altered. Grey/brown buff.
Fired on its side with another pot on top?

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the bi-annual 'Pots from France' exhibition, Youlgreave. 1st December 2001

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 24.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1954 CE - Before 2001-12 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 11.1 cm Width 11.4 cm
At Extremities Width 12.1 cm Width 12.9 cm

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Altering
Throwing (pottery technique)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.34-2016
Primary reference Number: 207677
Sale catalogue photo number: K466
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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