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Bowl: C.638-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Tudball, Ruthanne

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Description

Large soda-glaze footed stoneware bowl. Vigorously thrown, with handles and thick rim. Orange brown with swirls of slip in the well.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park. 25th June 1994

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 17 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1968 CE - Before 1994-06 CE

Components of the work

Well composed of slip
At Base Width 20 cm
At Extremities Width 43.5 cm

Materials used in production

soda Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Throwing
Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RT
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.638-2016
Primary reference Number: 208311
Sale catalogue photo number: K717

Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 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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