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Charger: C.226-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Finch, Ray

Entities

Categories

Description

Large round stoneware charger, with a poured iron slip and combed decoration. Covered with a celadon glaze.

Notes

History note: Shakeshaft possibly acquired this in the 1970s

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Winchcombe ⪼ Gloucestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
1936 CE - Before 2011 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 24.5 cm
At Extremities Width 50.5 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Slip coating
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Slip coating
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WP
  • Type: Mark

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.226-2016
Primary reference Number: 207872
Sale catalogue photo number: K723
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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