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Bowl: C.70-1982

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Cardew, Michael

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware, thrown, with incised decoration, covered with a thick, grey, crawling glaze. Circular with deep curved sides, standing on a footring

Notes

History note: Purchased from Henry Rothschild Associates Ltd, 10 King's Parade, Cambridge

Legal notes

Purchased with the J.R.V. Smyth fund and with a 50% grant from the Eastern Arts Association

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 19.9 cm
Height: 8.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • England ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1982-07-19) by Rothschild, Henry, Associates Ltd

Dating

20th Century, third quarter
Elizabeth II
Production date: circa AD 1965

School or Style

Studio Ceramics

Materials used in production

grey Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Stoneware, thrown, with incised decoration, covered with a thick grey, crawling glaze
Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.70-1982
Primary reference Number: 75866
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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