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Jar: C.29-2016

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Red earthenware jar with spout and handle. Blackened for about two thirds of the side below the shoulder.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought from Nomads (King's Parade, Cambridge), August 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
1800 CE - 1899 CE

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.29-2016
Primary reference Number: 207672
Sale catalogue photo number: K714

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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