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Vase: C.598-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Schwartz, Chuck

Entities

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Description

Tall tapering stoneware vase, of oval section, fired in charcoal. Shino glaze giving many colours: cream, light tan, aubergine, also carbon trapping and many iron spots.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an Ombersley Gallery exhibition, no. 3. 4th June 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 32.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1935 CE - Before 2000-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 17.8 cm
At Extremities Width 17.8 cm

Materials used in production

Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Firing (heating)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 3
  • Location: On side at base
  • Method of creation: Painted
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.598-2016
Primary reference Number: 208266
Sale catalogue photo number: K383
Exhibition number: 3
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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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