Bowl: M.52-1997

Maker(s)

O'Donnell, Michael (Maker)

Description

Tulipwood, turned and carved, with deep curved sides and an irregular rim. The bowl stands on a narrow footring, with a narrower flat central medallion incised with a circle. The wavy horizontal rings and knots in the wood are visible on both sides.
Signed 'Michael O'Donnell tulipwood 1982' in black ink, on the base

Legal notes

Given by Henry Rothschild.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 15.6 cm
Height: 15 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by Rothschild, Henry

Dating

Late 20th Century
Production date: AD/CE 1982

Note

The maker worked in Norway from 1977

School or Style

Contemporary Craft

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Turning (process) : Tulipwood, carved, and turned
Incising Carving

Inscription or legends present

Text: Michael O'Donnell tulipwood 1982
Location: On base
Method of creation: Written in black ink
Maker's mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.52-1997
Primary reference Number: 77313
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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