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Teapot and lid: C.526 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Rich, Mary

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Description

Miniature porcelain teapot of globular form. With two lugs and cane handle. Matt glaze, mostly white, with green and fawn.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's 'Selected for Cambridge' exhibition at Kettle's Yard, no. 248. June 1977

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 13 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1940 CE - Before 1977-06 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of cane
At Extremities Width 10.3 cm
At Base Width 4.5 cm

Materials used in production

white Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.526 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208183
Sale catalogue photo number: K593
Exhibition number: 248
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Audit data

Created: Monday 8 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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