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Vase: C.144-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

Entities

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Description

Tall wood-fired stoneware vase with two vestigial lugs. Shino glaze and natural ash, gives tan/gold/creamy grey colours. Also iron spots and feldspar grains.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at the Craft Potters Association shop on Marshall Street, No. 59. 11th September 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 33.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Dartmoor ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1959 CE - Before 2000-09 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 11 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 13.5 cm

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Shino glaze
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.144-2016
Primary reference Number: 207787
Sale catalogue photo number: K701
Exhibition number: 59
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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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