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Vase: C.543-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Rie, Lucie

Entities

Categories

Description

Footed stoneware vase. Bulbous base squeezed to an oval neck and flaring rim. Pitted glaze with variegated cream grey, light blue and tan shades.

Notes

History note: Bought by Dr Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction no. B1214 (Bath) Lot 444. 29th July 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 31.7 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

At Widest Point Diameter 15.3 cm
At Base Diameter 6.7 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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.543-2016
Primary reference Number: 208200
Sale catalogue photo number: K?
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Audit data

Created: Monday 8 February 2016 Updated: Monday 30 November 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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