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Tea caddy: C.164 & A-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Cooper, Emmanuel

Entities

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Description

Cylindrical stoneware tea jar with a flat lid. Green-blue matt glaze and crackle.
Obscured mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from what was the Prescote Gallery, 4th July 1981

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1981-07 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 9.7 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 9.9 cm

Materials used in production

blue Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.164 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207807
Sale catalogue photo number: K614
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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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