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Large Plate: C.19-1975

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Titles

Large Plate

Maker(s)

Potter: Plowman, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Description

Buff stoneware, thrown and turned. Circular with shallow curved sides and narrow rim. Covered with cream-grey oatmeal glaze on the interior and decorated with a wax resist flourish in chestnut-brown. The underside and base, except foot rim, are covered with the same chestnut brown glaze. The oatmeal glaze has bubbled and pitted extensively.

Notes

History note: Purchased from the exhibition 'Ceramic Form', held at Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, June 1-14, 1975, no. 364

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 50 cm
Height: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-07-15) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

20th Century, Late
Elizabeth II
Production date: circa AD 1975

School or Style

Studio Ceramics

Components of the work

Wholel

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Turning
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in circular seal with the T upside down and its upward tail forming that of the P

  • Text: :TP monogram
  • Location: On
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Maker's mark

Inscription present: in circular seal

  • Text: S
  • Location: On
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.19-1975
Primary reference Number: 72866

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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