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Form: C.268-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Godfrey, Ian

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Description

Hand-built egg-shape. With three 'huts', on the upper side. 'Bird' feet scribed on base. Toasted brown stoneware

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

5.5

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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 Widest Point

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Hand built

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.268-2016
Primary reference Number: 207914
Sale catalogue photo number: K359

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 January 2016 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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