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Tea bowl: C.291-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Hammond, Henry

Entities

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Description

Footed stoneware tea bowl. Blue/white/brown with repeated motifs in white.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft at the exhibition 'More British Potters' (ex catalogue) at Kettle's Yard. 6th June 1972

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1914 CE - Before 1972-06 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Indistinct under the glaze.

  • Text: HH seal
  • Location: Side at base
  • Type: Maker's seal

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.291-2016
Primary reference Number: 207937
Sale catalogue photo number: K596
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 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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