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Jar: C.85-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware jar with three lugs, fired on its side on three clam shells. Shino glaze largely covered with natural ash and green glassy glaze runs.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 26th June 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 26.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1969 CE - Before 2004-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 11.3 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 24.5 cm

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.85-2016
Primary reference Number: 207728
Sale catalogue photo number: K105
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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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