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Cup and saucer: C.330 & A-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Hughes, Edward (potter)

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Description

Stoneware cup and saucer. Olive ash glaze over red iron slip. The cup is decorated with diagonal trails.

Notes

History note: Bought by Dr John Shakeshaft from an exhibition at The Oakwood Gallery, no. 56. 21st September 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016-01-25) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
Elizabeth II
After 1953 CE - Before 2002-09 CE

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 14.8 cm
At Base Diameter 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

olive Ash-glaze
red iron Slip coating
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.330 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207976
Sale catalogue photo number: K549
Exhibition number: 56
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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