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Bottle: C.463-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Marshall, William (studio potter)

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Description

Press-moulded stoneware bottle, with faceted neck. Mainly white glaze, with tenmoku decoration.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the potter at Lelant (St Ives) 4th May 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1999-05 CE

Materials used in production

white Glaze
Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Press moulding

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WM
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.463-2016
Primary reference Number: 208114
Sale catalogue photo number: K305
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 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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