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Jug: C.182-2016

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Davis, Harry Clemens
Potter: Davis, May Beatrice

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Description

Stoneware jug. With oatmeal glaze, inside and out, but covered outside with tenmoku glaze showing resist, leaf decoration?

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Stephen Woodruff, at a Craft Potters Association Christmas Fair, Cheltenham. 16th December 1995

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1946 CE - Before 1962 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

oatmeal Glaze
Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CP
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.182-2016
Primary reference Number: 207827
Sale catalogue photo number: K453

Audit data

Created: Friday 22 January 2016 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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