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Bowl: C.660-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Welch, Robin

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Categories

Description

Footed stoneware bowl, of conical open form. With off-white matt glaze inside and the upper part outside, though with four sgraffito rings, and four thin rings of pale plum colour. Lower surface matt black

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge), 25th September 1978

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1978-09 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 25.3 cm
At Base Width 6.7 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Sgraffito

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Robin Welch
  • Location: Side of base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.660-2016
Primary reference Number: 208337
Sale catalogue photo number: K375
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 12 February 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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