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Bowl: C.686-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Yeap, Poh Chap

Entities

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Description

Finely potted footed porcelain bowl. Of flared form, with a creamy crackle glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Harlequin Gallery, 13th January 2005

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1961 CE - Before 1986 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 16.1 cm
At Base Diameter 3.5 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Yeap
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Maker's name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.686-2016
Primary reference Number: 208368
Sale catalogue photo number: K402
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 12 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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