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Jar: C.72-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

Entities

Categories

Description

Large wood-fired stoneware jar, fired on its side on three shells. Shino glaze with long runs of natural ash glaze.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association exhibition at Bucks County Museum, Aylesbury, No. SB 11. 24th April 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 45 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1969 CE - Before 1999-04 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 17.5 cm
At Extremities Width 39 cm

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.72-2016
Primary reference Number: 207715
Sale catalogue photo number: K669
Exhibition number: SB 11
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 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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