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Bottle: C.385-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, David

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware jubilee bottle with handle and EIIR roundel on its shoulder. Green/grey glaze and tenmoku rim.

Notes

History note: Acquired by Shakeshaft in 1977

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 10 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Bovey Tracey ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1955 CE - Before 1977 CE

Components of the work

Rim composed of tenmoku glaze
At Extremities Width 12.5 cm
Base Width 5 cm

Materials used in production

grey/green Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: two marks

  • Text: Lowerdown and DL
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.385-2016
Primary reference Number: 208030
Sale catalogue photo number: K66
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

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