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Pot: C.548-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Rogers, Mary Elizabeth

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Description

Footed porcelain thumb pot, of hemispherical form. Very pale bluff glaze, with light brown patch and some iron spots inside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction no. 28267, Lot 89. 19th July 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1960 CE - Before 1999 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 3.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 7 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M. E. R.
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.548-2016
Primary reference Number: 208205
Sale catalogue photo number: K96
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 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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