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Teapot and lid: C.360 & A-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Klausmann, Markus

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware teapot with two lugs, with a wood and wire handle. Cut sides, with a mock plug near the base. Unglazed, tan colour.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 29th June 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1980 CE - Before 2002-06 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of wood wire
At Extremities Width 10 cm
At Base Width 9.5 cm
Sides

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Unglazed
Wood-firing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.360 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208006
Sale catalogue photo number: K318
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 29 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 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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