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Bottle: C.372-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, Bernard

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Description

Stoneware bottle with feldspathic glaze, decorated in iron with four running deer.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's 'Twenty British Potters' exhibition at Kettle's Yard, no. 166. 11th June 1971

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 37.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • St Ives ⪼ Cornwall ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1920 CE - Before 1971-06 CE

Components of the work

Widest Point Diameter 15 cm
Base Diameter 8 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: obscured

  • Text: St. Ives. BL
  • Location: On side of base
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.372-2016
Primary reference Number: 208018
Sale catalogue photo number: K60?
Exhibition number: 166
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Audit data

Created: Friday 29 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 15 January 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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