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Pot: C.197-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Dessauvage, Tjok

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Description

Red earthenware terra sigillata pot, with deep orange curved sides and base. With a creamy white flat top with grey speckles, inscribed lines and a small central 'cup'.
A black metal plate accompanies this piece as a base.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition in Cork Street, 24th March 2003

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

21st Century
Production date: AD 2003

Components of the work

Plate/base composed of metal
At Extremeties Diameter 11.2 cm
At Base Diameter 5 cm

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Inscribing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.197-2016
Primary reference Number: 207843
Sale catalogue photo number: K655
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Pot" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/207843 Accessed: 2024-11-23 18:02:26

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