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Teapot: C.73 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware teapot, with vertical handle and three feet. Grey/white natural ash glaze and small tan patch. Some carbon trapping.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Purchased by Shakeshaft from Sheepwash Pottery (run by Svend Bayer) 1st May 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1969 CE - Before 1999-05 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 19 cm
At Base Width 7 cm

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.73 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207716
Sale catalogue photo number: K400
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 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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