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Box and lid: C.688 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Young, Andrew & Joanna

Entities

Categories

Description

Small stoneware footed round box, with domed lid. Kaki glaze on lid, with chequer pattern and purple-brown 'diamonds'. Clear glaze inside, and thin buff wash on lower parts.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop, Marshall Street. 8th December 1978

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 1971 CE - Before 1978-12 CE

Components of the work

Lower Part composed of wash ( buff)
Inside composed of glaze ( clear)
Lid composed of glaze ( kaki)
At Base Width 5 cm
At Extremities Width 7.7 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A & J Young
  • Location: Side of base
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.688 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208370
Sale catalogue photo number: K200
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 15 February 2016 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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