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Vase: C.147-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware vase with two lugs near the rim. Thin Shino glaze with heavy ash deposits in black, brown, tan and cream.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 29th June 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 38.9 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 2002-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 20 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 22.8 cm

Materials used in production

heavy Ash deposit
thin 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.147-2016
Primary reference Number: 207790
Sale catalogue photo number: K10
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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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