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Bowl: C.79-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

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Description

Large wood-fired stoneware bowl, with two handles and rounded base. Natural ash glaze giving variegated browns and tans.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought from the 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey County Park, 29th June 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1969 CE - Before 2002-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 10 cm
At Extremities Width 29.7 cm

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.79-2016
Primary reference Number: 207722
Sale catalogue photo number: K526

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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