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Bowl: C.60-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

Entities

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Description

Large stoneware bowl with narrow rim. Green/brown/white glaze with a bird (heron?) decoration.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera, Cambridge, 28th April 1973

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Wenford Bridge (Pottery) ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
Production date: circa AD 1969

Components of the work

At Base Width 20.5 cm
At Extremities Width 45.5 cm

Materials used in production

green/brown/white Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SB and Wenford Bridge
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.60-2016
Primary reference Number: 207703
Sale catalogue photo number: K18
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Friday 18 January 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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