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Cup, saucer & plate: C.527 & A & B-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Rie, Lucie

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Description

Stoneware cup, saucer, and plate. White glaze and black rims.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1940 CE - Before 1990 CE

Components of the work

Saucer Diameter 13.8 cm
Plate Diameter 18.6 cm
Cup Diameter 8.2 cm

Materials used in production

white Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: on each piece

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.527 & A & B-2016
Primary reference Number: 208184
Sale catalogue photo number: K227

Audit data

Created: Monday 8 February 2016 Updated: Thursday 3 December 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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