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Tea bowl: C.631-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Thies, John

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Description

Wood-fired footed stoneware tea bowl, of open form. Shino glaze with finger wipe decoration outside, with ash deposits on one side and in the well.
Impressed small shell mark on side of the foot.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Totally Teabowls' exhibition at Oakwood Gallery (Thoresby Park) no. JOT7. 20th October 2007

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1970 CE - Before 2007-10 CE

Components of the work

One Side, Well composed of ash deposit
At Widest Point Diameter 15 cm
At Base Diameter 6 cm

Materials used in production

Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Firing (heating)
Wiped
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.631-2016
Primary reference Number: 208302
Sale catalogue photo number: K410
Exhibition number: JOT7
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 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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