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Bottle: C.554-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Rogers, Phil

Entities

Categories

Description

Salt-glaze footed stoneware bottle. Ash-glaze over mottled tan slip.
Fired on its side-four shell marks back and front.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Craft Potters Association Shop exhibition. 24th May 1996

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 30.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1984 CE - Before 1996-05 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 19 cm
At Base Width 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

tan Slip
Ash-glaze
Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing
Firing (heating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: PR
  • Location: Side of base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: mP
  • Location: Side of base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.554-2016
Primary reference Number: 208211
Sale catalogue photo number: K484
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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