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Jar and lid: C.39 & A-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Batterham, Reuben

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Description

Salt-glaze stoneware jar with lid. Brown outside, while light green celadon on the inside. The jar has six lobes and pecked decoration in a ring around the shoulder

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Richard Batterham's Durweston Pottery, 22nd September 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1967 CE - Before 2000-09 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 16.2 cm
At Base Width 9 cm
Pecked

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.39 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207682
Sale catalogue photo number: K?

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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