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Tea bowl: C.583-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Sargent, Patrick

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired footed stoneware tea bowl, with pronounced throwing rings. Light tan glaze, and large olive-green glaze run.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction No. 27878, Lot 111. 25th March 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1956 CE - Before 1998 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 12.2 cm
At Base Diameter 6.3 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing
Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.583-2016
Primary reference Number: 208248
Sale catalogue photo number: K50
Stable URI

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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