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Bottle: C.525-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Rich, Mary

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Description

Small and slender porcelain bottle, decorated with gold lustre.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's 'Selected for Cambridge' exhibition at Kettle's Yard, no. 241. June 1977

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
1976 CE - Before 1977-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 3.6 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 4.9 cm

Materials used in production

gold Lustre
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Lustred

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: m
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.525-2016
Primary reference Number: 208182
Sale catalogue photo number: K382
Exhibition number: 241
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Audit data

Created: Monday 8 February 2016 Updated: Friday 22 April 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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