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Bowl: C.117-2016

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Cardew, Michael

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Description

Earthenware slipware bowl. Decorated with two fishes in a double circle, trailed and brushed in brown over a white slip under an amber glaze. Meanders and circles on the outside.

Notes

History note: Bought from the The Long Room Gallery (Winchcombe) at the exhibition 'From Slipware to Studio', 28th October 2005

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
Production date: circa AD 1934

Components of the work

Base Diameter 11.5 cm
Widest Point Diameter 27.5 cm

Materials used in production

amber Glaze
Slip coating
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Slip coating
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: MC
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.117-2016
Primary reference Number: 207760
Sale catalogue photo number: K109
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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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