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Vase: C.299-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Hammond, Lisa

Entities

Categories

Description

Soda-glazed globular vase (tsubo), with a wide opening and two lugs, with an Akebi fibre handle. Thin coat of Shino glaze wiped off in rings on opposite sides. Brown, grey, orange and red colours.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop (Marshall Street) exhibition no. 55. 15th July 2007

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 38 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Greenwich ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1994 CE - Before 2007-07 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 10 cm
At Extremities Width 21 cm

Materials used in production

soda Shino glaze
Pottery

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: and incised mark

  • Text: MHP
  • Method of creation: Incised and stamped
  • Type: Maker's mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.299-2016
Primary reference Number: 207945
Sale catalogue photo number: K220
Exhibition number: 55
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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