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Bowl: C.492-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Parry, Stephen

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware bowl. With radial incisions in the side of the well, with creamy buff pine ash glaze. Natural ash tan on one side, outside below the ash glaze. Iron spot on side.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Stephen Parry's Ryburgh Pottery, 12th July 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1950 CE - Before 2000-07 CE

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Incising
Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: stands proud

  • Text: SP
  • Location: Side
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.492-2016
Primary reference Number: 208144
Sale catalogue photo number: K399
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 5 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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