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Tea bowl: C.302-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Hammond, Lisa

Entities

Categories

Description

Soda glazed stoneware footed tea bowl with faceted sides. Variegated yellow/buff/green glaze in irregular vertical stripes.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park. 27th June 2008

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.5 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 2008-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 5 cm
At Extremities Diameter 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

soda? Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Location: Side, near base
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Monogram
  • Text: MHP
  • Location: Foot rim
  • Type: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.302-2016
Primary reference Number: 207948
Sale catalogue photo number: K587
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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