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Bowl: C.599-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Selwood, Sarah-Jane

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Description

Porcelain bowl with deep spiral groove ending in a 'beak'. Dark green transparent celadon glaze with crackle, inside and out.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from European Ceramics (Knaresborough), 19th June 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Edinburgh ⪼ Scotland

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1969 CE - Before 1998-06 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 17.6 cm
At Base Diameter 5.1 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SJS
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.599-2016
Primary reference Number: 208267
Sale catalogue photo number: K705

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 10 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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