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Bowl: C.92-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

Entities

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware drinking bowl, with foot. Of hemispherical form, fired upside down on three small shells, the remains of which are visible in the well. Kaki glaze and natural ash give matt brown and smooth black areas.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at Harlequin Gallery (Greenwich), 7th September 2008

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1969 CE - Before 2008-09 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 12.5 cm
At Base Width 5 cm

Materials used in production

kaki Glaze
Ash deposit
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.92-2016
Primary reference Number: 207735
Sale catalogue photo number: K205
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 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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