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Cup: C.266-2016

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Godfrey, Ian

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Description

Small stoneware cup, with three animal heads attached to the side, and scribed decoration. Unglazed, oxide wash gives brown/balck colours.
No mark.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1960 CE - Before 1992 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 3.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 7.7 cm

Materials used in production

brown/black Wash
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Unglazed

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.266-2016
Primary reference Number: 207912
Sale catalogue photo number: K358

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 January 2016 Updated: Friday 15 September 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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