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Bowl: C.593-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Schloessingk, Micki

Entities

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Description

Wood-fired salt-glaze footed bowl, pulled slightly off-circular at three equi-spaced points on the rim. Matt tan glaze inside and upper two thirds outside. Orange peel effect on lower one third and on base. Iron spots. Shiny rim.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at the Craft Potters Association Shop (Marshall Street), 26th March 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1968 CE - Before 2004-03 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 16.4 cm
At Base Diameter 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

Pottery
Salt-glaze

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.593-2016
Primary reference Number: 208261
Sale catalogue photo number: K562
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 10 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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