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Vase: C.379-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, David

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware vase of bulbous form, with narrow neck. Olive-green glaze with brown 'oxglove' decoration.

Notes

History note: Possibly bought by Shakeshaft in 1974?

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 25.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Bovey Tracey ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1955 CE - Before 2005 CE

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 17 cm
At Base Diameter 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

olive-green Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Lowerdown Pottery
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.379-2016
Primary reference Number: 208025
Sale catalogue photo number: K703
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 1 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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