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Jar: C.232 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Finch, Ray

Entities

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Description

Stoneware jar of globular form, with two handles and a lid. Black glaze, mottled with green (from fly ash) and breaking to brown on the edges. Oatmeal glaze inside.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop (Marshall Street) 10th April 1974

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.1 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 1974-04 CE

Components of the work

Lid, At Widest Point Diameter 12.4 cm
At Base Diameter 12.9 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 20.2 cm
Lid, At Base Diameter 9.3 cm
Total Height 23.1 cm
Lid Height 6 cm

Materials used in production

black, oatmeal Glaze
fly ash Ash
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.232 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207878
Sale catalogue photo number: K348
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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