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Dish: C.103-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Bowen, Clive

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Description

Wood-fired moulded earthenware square dish? with a slip trailed decoration. Mostly yellow and dark brown, with combed 'knot', some blush and green. Slight glaze bubbling on the underside.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought from the 'Earth and Fire' fair, Rufford Country Abbey Park. 28th June 2003

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Shebbear ⪼ North Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1964 CE - Before 2003-06 CE

Components of the work

Base Diameter 14.8 cm
Widest Point Diameter 23.6 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Slip coating
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Wood-firing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.103-2016
Primary reference Number: 207746
Sale catalogue photo number: K115
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 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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