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Beaker: C.151-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

Entities

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Description

Small freely thrown wood-fired stoneware beaker. Deep red-brown colour with dark mottled ash runs. Many large iron spots which have burnt out.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Barn Pottery, Moretonhampstead, May 2005

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 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 2005-05 CE

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing (pottery technique)
Wood-firing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.151-2016
Primary reference Number: 207794
Sale catalogue photo number: K672
Stable URI

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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