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Teapot and lid: C.325 & A-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Howells, Joanna

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Description

Porcelain teapot with two lugs and forged steel handle. Decorated with wiped slip and indentations. Very pale blue (?) celadon glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 24th June 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1977 CE - Before 2000-06 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of steel
At Extremities Diameter 16.5 cm
At Base Diameter 6 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Slip coating
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Indenting
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.325 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207971
Sale catalogue photo number: K341

Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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