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Vase: C.516-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Pleydell-Bouverie, Katharine

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware vase, of an ovoid cut-sided form. Thick translucent crackled glaze, revealing the light brown body.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction, No. 16215, Lot 74. 16th April 2008

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1920 CE - Before 1985 CE

Components of the work

Sides

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: KPB
  • Location: Side near base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.516-2016
Primary reference Number: 208172
Sale catalogue photo number: K266
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Audit data

Created: Monday 8 February 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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