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Jar: C.11-2016

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Large salt-glazed stoneware jar, with a lug handle.
The figure '4' is inscribed on the shoulder.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Gabor Cossa Antiques, 3rd April 1987

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 46.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

18th Century
1700 CE - 1799 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 13.5 cm
At Extremities Width 26.5 cm

Materials used in production

Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 4
  • Location: Shoulder
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.11-2016
Primary reference Number: 207654
Sale catalogue photo number: K673
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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