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Bottle: C.667-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Whiting, Geoffrey

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Description

Stoneware bottle, with brown glaze and resist decoration.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop, Marshall Street. 10th October 1975

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Canterbury ⪼ Kent ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1971 CE - Before 1975-10 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 7.8 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 9.4 cm

Materials used in production

brown Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Resist

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.667-2016
Primary reference Number: 208345
Sale catalogue photo number: K287
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Audit data

Created: Friday 12 February 2016 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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