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Jug: C.137-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Collins, Nic

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware jug. Glazed by natural ash over iron slip, giving variegated browns

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 28th June 1997

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 38 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Dartmoor ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1959 CE - Before 1997-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 12 cm
At Extremities Width 26.5 cm

Materials used in production

iron Slip coating
Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Nic Collins
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.137-2016
Primary reference Number: 207780
Sale catalogue photo number: K279/478
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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