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Cup: C.452-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Maltby, John

Entities

Categories

Description

Large footed stoneware cup, with small loop handle near the rim. Grey glaze with bird in white, brown and grey.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) 29th April 1989

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1989-04 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 14.2 cm
At Base Diameter 6 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Maltby
  • Location: Base
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.452-2016
Primary reference Number: 208104
Sale catalogue photo number: K555
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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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