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Dish: C.643-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Vanier, Catherine

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Categories

Description

High-fired footed earthenware dish, with blue rim, on which is sgraffito. Creamy slip with brushwork in cobalt blue and chrome green. Floral motifs in the centre of the well.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Bayer/Garratt exhibition at 60 Addison Road, North London. 14th May 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1943 CE - Before 1998-05 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 19.7 cm
At Base Diameter 6.6 cm

Materials used in production

Slip
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Firing (heating)
Slip coating
Sgraffito

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Catherine Vanier
  • Location: Below rim
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.643-2016
Primary reference Number: 208318
Sale catalogue photo number: K346
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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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