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Tea caddy: C.163 & A-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Cooper, Emmanuel

Entities

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Description

Stoneware tea jar with squared sides and lid with a looped handle. Thick blue matt glaze.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's exhibition, 'Potters at Kettles Yard', No. 113. 8th June 1974

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1974-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 12.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 12 cm

Materials used in production

blue Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.163 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207806
Sale catalogue photo number: K611
Exhibition: 113
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Friday 27 November 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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