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Jar and lid: C.104 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Bowen, Clive

Entities

Categories

Description

Small flat lidded wood-fired slipware jar. Meander decoration on side and lid, with clear yellow glaze over white slip trails.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought from a Craft Potters Association exhibition, Marshall Street, No. 13. 5th November 2006

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Shebbear ⪼ North Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1964 CE - Before 2006-11 CE

Components of the work

Lid, At Base Diameter 10.3 cm
Lid, At Widest Point Diameter 10.3 cm
At Base Diameter 10 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 11 cm
Total Height 13 cm
Lid Height 2.5 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

yellow Glaze
Slip coating
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.104 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207747
Sale catalogue photo number: K297
Exhibition number: 13
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 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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