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Bowl: C.406-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Mathews, Heber

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Description

Off-white porcelain, thrown, with almost matt greyish-cream glaze. Circular with curved sides, standing on a narrow footring. The interior and exterior of the bowl are glazed, the footring unglazed.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Monica Mathews, the potter's sister

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Mathews, Monica, Miss

Dating

20th Century, Mid
George VI
George II
Circa 1949 - 1959

School or Style

Studio Ceramics

Components of the work

Bowl composed of glaze ( matt greyish-cream)
Rim Diameter 13.1 cm

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Off-white porcelain, thrown, with almost matt greyish-cream glaze overall except for the footring.

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.406-1984
Primary reference Number: 74944
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 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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