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Vase: C.430-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Malone, Jim

Entities

Categories

Description

Footed porcelain bowl, with prominent throwing rings and three incised prawns (?) around the well. Pale green celadon glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) 12th July 1978

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1946 CE - Before 1978-07 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 21.9 cm
At Base Diameter 7 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JM
  • Location: Side of base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.430-2016
Primary reference Number: 208081
Sale catalogue photo number: K428
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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