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Plate: C.114-2016

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Cardew, Michael

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Description

Galena glazed earthenware slipware plate with raised rim. Combed meander decoration in well, with chevrons around the rim.

Notes

History note: Purchased by Shakeshaft from Stephen Woodruff at the CPA Fair (Oxford) 28th October 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Winchcombe ⪼ Gloucestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
Production date: circa AD 1929

Components of the work

Base Diameter 14 cm
Widest Point Diameter 26.9 cm
Well

Materials used in production

galena Glaze
Slip coating
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: two marks

  • Text: MC and Winchcombe
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.114-2016
Primary reference Number: 207757
Sale catalogue photo number: K1
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 21 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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