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Jar and cover: C.229 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Finch, Ray

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Description

Small lidded stoneware jar. Tenmoku glaze with a spiral on the lid, and combed wave pattern around the side.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Henry Rothschild's 'More British Potters' exhibition at Kettle's Yard, no. 108. 6th June 1972

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Winchcombe ⪼ Gloucestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
1936 CE - Before 1972-06 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 10.4 cm
At Base Width 6.8 cm

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WP
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.229 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207875
Sale catalogue photo number: K332
Exhibition number: 108
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Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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