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Coffee pot and cover: C.25-2025

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Cardew, Michael

Entities

Categories

Description

Large coffee pot and cover

Notes

History note: Brian Page Oriental Art, Item #1479743, Stock #P19, from whom purchased by the donors, 13 July 2023

Legal notes

Given by Gordon and Kathy Bell, 2025

Measurements and weight

Height: 31 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2025) by Bell, Gordon Bell, Kathy

Dating

20th Century
C. 1958 - 1960

Note

Made by Cardew during his time at Abuja Training Centre, Nigeria (1951–64).

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'MC' and Abuja Pottery seals
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.25-2025
Primary reference Number: 318922
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 15 January 2026 Updated: Monday 19 January 2026 Last processed: Monday 19 January 2026

Associated departments & institutions

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

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