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Teapot: C.541 & A-2016

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Rie, Lucie

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Description

Small stoneware teapot, with two lugs and a cane handle. Dark brown matt glaze outside, and cream/white glaze inside, and on edge of lid.

Notes

History note: Bought by Dr Shakeshaft from Phillips auction No. 30954, 20th June 2000, lot 5

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 18 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016-01-25) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

20th Century
After 1940 CE - Before 1990 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of cane
At Widest Point Diameter 16 cm
At Base Diameter 7 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.541 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208198
Sale catalogue photo number: K79

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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