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Tea bowl: C.594-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Schloessingk, Micki

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired salt-glaze footed tea bowl, with cut sides. Mottled tan and brown

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction No. 15685, in support of the Leach Pottery Restoration, Lot 88. 26th February 2008

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1968 CE - Before 2008-02 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 5 cm
At Base Diameter 8.6 cm
Sides

Materials used in production

Pottery
Salt-glaze

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.594-2016
Primary reference Number: 208262
Sale catalogue photo number: K588
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 10 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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