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Vessel: C.37-2016

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Auld, Ian

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Description

Rectangular stoneware slab-built vessel. With a broad rim carrying various features, namely two architectural mouldings (?) eight small bosses (?) etc. Variegated blue/green/buff colours

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Lynne Strover Gallery, Fen Ditton, 28th April 2002. From Gillian Lowndes, widow of the potter.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1926 CE - Before 2000 CE

Components of the work

Top Length 23.4 cm Width 26 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Glazing
Slab-built

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Two of them

  • Text: IA
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.37-2016
Primary reference Number: 207680
Sale catalogue photo number: K639

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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