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Plate: C.107-2016

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Brierley, Benedict

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Description

Wood-fired 'slumped' stoneware plate, fired leaning against the side wall of the kiln towards the back, on shells. Creamy titanium ash glaze has partly flowed out of the well of the plate.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft at the 'Earth & Fire' fair, Rufford Abbey Country Park. 24th June 2006

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
Production date: before AD 2006-06

Materials used in production

creamy titanium Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Benedict Brierly
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.107-2016
Primary reference Number: 207750
Sale catalogue photo number: K?

Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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