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Bowl: C.139-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

Entities

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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

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
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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