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Bowl: C.139-2016

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware bowl, with two lugs and rounded base. Fired on a large shell. Natural ash glaze over shino.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Yew Tree Gallery (Cornwall?), Slad (? Society of London Art Dealers?). 21st May 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

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 1998-05 CE

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.139-2016
Primary reference Number: 207782
Sale catalogue photo number: K190

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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