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Teapot and lid: C.320 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Hjortshøj, Anne Mette

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Description

Wood-fired globular stoneware teapot, with two lugs and a twisted withy handle. Shino glaze with a light tan/red-brown colour.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an Oxford Ceramics Fair, 27th October 2001

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 25 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1998 CE - Before 2001-10 CE

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 20 cm
At Base Diameter 7 cm

Materials used in production

Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.320 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207966
Sale catalogue photo number: K629
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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