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Bottle: C.136-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware bottle on a wide base. Fired on its side on a large shell, most of which remains.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at the Harlequin Gallery (Greenwich) No. 96. November 1996

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Dartmoor ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1959 CE - Before 1996-11 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 13 cm
At Base Diameter 9 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Nic Collins
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.136-2016
Primary reference Number: 207779
Sale catalogue photo number: K204
Exhibition number: 96
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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