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Vase: C.496-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Pearson, Colin

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Description

Porcelain vase with cylindrical base and wide long neck, to which 'lacy' but strong wings are attached. Clear bluish celadon glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeahaft from Colin Pearson's Quay Pottery, 5th April 1972

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 22 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1946 CE - Before 1972-04 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 10.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 18.3 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.496-2016
Primary reference Number: 208148
Sale catalogue photo number: K11
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Audit data

Created: Friday 5 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 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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