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Bowl: C.470-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: McMeekin, Susie

Entities

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Description

Footed stoneware bowl, finely potted. Jun glaze, cream with faint blue tinge, thin on the rim, revealing the dark brown body.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Tim Boon's 'The Gulgong Connection' exhibition at (54) The Gallery (54 Shepherd Market, Mayfair) no. 33. 16th May 2005

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1978 CE - Before 2005-05 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 22 cm
At Base Width 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

jun Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.470-2016
Primary reference Number: 208122
Sale catalogue photo number: K652
Exhibition number: 33
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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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