Progression of four solid bodies (in clay) of Genus 2

Made:
1967
Progression of four solid bodies (in clay) of Genus 2 Progression of four solid bodies (in clay) of Genus 2

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Progression of four solid bodies (in clay) of Genus 2, showing stages in the deformation of a solid cylinder with two holes, to a teapot shape

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1967-477
Materials:
complete and pottery
type:
single surface model
credit:
Mrs M. Jones

Parts

Solid cylinder

Solid cylinder

Solid cylinder, one of four solid bodies (in clay) of genus 2, showing the progressive stages in the deformation of a solid cylinder to a teacup shape

Materials:
clay (unfired)
Object Number:
1967-477/1
type:
single surface model
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Shape deformed from a solid cylinder

Shape deformed from a solid cylinder

Shape deformed from a solid cylinder, one of four solid bodies (in clay) of genus 1, showing the progressive stages in the deformation of a solid cylinder to a teapot shape

Measurements:
overall: 35 mm x 80 mm x 25 mm, 0.09 kg
Materials:
clay (unfired)
Object Number:
1967-477/2
type:
single surface model
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Shape deformed from a teapot

Shape deformed from a teapot

Shape deformed from a teapot, one of four solid bodies (in clay) of genus 2, showing the progressive stages in the deformation of a solid cylinder to a teapot shape

Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 125 mm x 45 mm, 0.19 kg
Materials:
clay (unfired)
Object Number:
1967-477/3
type:
single surface model
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Solid teapot

Solid teapot

Solid teapot, one of four solid bodies (in clay) of genus 2, showing the progressive stages in the deformation of a solid cylinder to a teapot shape

Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 160 mm x 100 mm, 0.3 kg
Materials:
clay (unfired)
Object Number:
1967-477/4
type:
single surface model
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum