Wet Wedge
Teapot
1975 (made)
1975 (made)
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Teapot of geometrical form constructed from thrown, extruded or slabbed sections in white or marbled earthenware. Painted in orange, blue, grey, red, and pink under a clear glaze, with additional area of semi-matt black glaze to body, with marbled green and pink spout and lower handle, and silver lustred handle.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Wet Wedge (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | White and marbled earthenware, handbuilt, painted in colours, glazes and lustre |
| Brief description | Teapot of geometrical form, 'Wet Wedge', by Peter Shire, USA, 1975 |
| Physical description | Teapot of geometrical form constructed from thrown, extruded or slabbed sections in white or marbled earthenware. Painted in orange, blue, grey, red, and pink under a clear glaze, with additional area of semi-matt black glaze to body, with marbled green and pink spout and lower handle, and silver lustred handle. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'SHIRE / 1975' and 'EXP/B', painted on base, and 'B'(?) painted on underside of lid |
| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Kevin MacCarthy and Lauren Lexton |
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| Accession number | C.221:1,2-2014 |
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| Record created | January 5, 2011 |
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