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Form: C.269-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Godfrey, Ian

Entities

Categories

Description

Hand-built stoneware bird form. Oval body with head, tail, and small wings. Feet scribed under the body and pattern on back. Oxides and iron wash.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge), 2nd November 1971

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

6.5

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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 1971-11 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point

Materials used in production

Wash
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Hand built

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.269-2016
Primary reference Number: 207915
Sale catalogue photo number: K360
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 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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