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Vase: C.497-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Pearson, Colin

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware vase with 'ragged' rim and very wide 'wings' with combed decoration. Matt black glaze breaking to dull gold.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) exhibition, no. 116

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1946 CE - Before 1978-07 CE

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.497-2016
Primary reference Number: 208149
Sale catalogue photo number: K177
Exhibition number: 116
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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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