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Tea bowl: C.225-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Fellows, Jon

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware tea bowl loosely thrown from a grey body, with feldspar grains. Shino glaze. Small shell imprints.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a 'Gnarly Dudes' exhibition at Powdermills Pottery, 23rd September 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1950 CE - Before 2000-09 CE

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 16 cm
At Base Diameter 6.5 cm

Materials used in production

Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing (pottery technique)
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.225-2016
Primary reference Number: 207871
Sale catalogue photo number: K661
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Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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