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Tea bowl: C.642-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Vangsø, Hans

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired footed stoneware tea bowl (yunomi). Thick creamy green/grey ash glaze with some 'crawling' in the well. Carbon trapping near base outside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Art in Clay' fair at Hatfield House, 6th August 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1950 CE - Before 2004-08 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 12.8 cm
At Base Diameter 5.5 cm

Materials used in production

green/grey Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.642-2016
Primary reference Number: 208316
Sale catalogue photo number: K194
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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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