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Tea bowl: C.196-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Dennis, Paul

Entities

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Description

Wood-fired tea bowl. With stamped? crosses and grey/green ash glaze, plus iron spots

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Muchelney Pottery, 21st May 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Muchelney ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1965 CE - Before 1998-05 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 4.5 cm
At Extremities Width 8 cm

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Pottery

Techniques used in production

Stamping (marking)
Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Muchelney
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Inscription present: Paul Dennis

  • Text: Personal seal
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Maker's seal

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.196-2016
Primary reference Number: 207842
Sale catalogue photo number: K635
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Audit data

Created: Friday 22 January 2016 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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