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Reliquary: C.101 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Bound, Charles

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware 'bone box' (i.e. reliquary) with lid and handles, on four feet. 'Keyhole' inscribed crosses and illegible script. Some bronze and carbon trapping, black and brown. Two impressed marks.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 24th June 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 36.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1983 CE - Before 2000-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 15.4 cm Width 26.9 cm
At Extremities Width 30.4 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.101 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207744
Sale catalogue photo number: K534
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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