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Tea bowl: C.441-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Malone, Jim

Entities

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Description

Footed porcelain tea bowl, of cylindrical form with raised ridge at about two-thirds height. Glossy buff ash glaze, with the upper one-third dipped in creamy white glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop (Marshall Street) exhibition, no. 58. 5th September 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

21st Century
After 2002 CE - Before 2004-09 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 6 cm
At Widest Point Width 9.5 cm

Materials used in production

buff Ash-glaze
creamy white Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.441-2016
Primary reference Number: 208093
Sale catalogue photo number: K584
Exhibition number: 58
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 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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