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Tea bowl: C.646-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Virot, Camille

Entities

Categories

Description

Raku footed stoneware tea bowl of cylindrical form, thrown then sides faceted. Creamy glaze inside with blackened area. Lustrous tan, white, black and grey outside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Hart Gallery exhibition, 4th November 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1947 CE - Before 1999-11 CE

Components of the work

Sides

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Firing (heating)
Throwing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.646-2016
Primary reference Number: 208321
Sale catalogue photo number: K296
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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