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Tazza: C.476-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Moriuchi, Aki

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Description

Small porcelain tazza (cup) with lip raised at one point. Pale blue celadon glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Bernard Leach and the Leach Tradition' exhibition at the Harlequin Gallery, no. 80. 15th February 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1988 CE - Before 1998-02 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 14.6 cm
At Base Diameter 7.9 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.476-2016
Primary reference Number: 208128
Sale catalogue photo number: K443
Exhibition number: 80

Audit data

Created: Friday 5 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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