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Jug: C.246-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Fitch, Douglas

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired earthenware jug of traditional Devon form, with thumb-piece and scroll on handle. Collar below rim. Base iron slip, with brush white decoration of arches and a wave, covered with a lustrous golden yellow glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 28th June 2008

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 30.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
1983 CE - 2008-06 CE

Components of the work

Base Width 13 cm
At Extremities Width 24.2 cm

Materials used in production

yelow Glaze
Slip
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Slip coating
Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.246-2016
Primary reference Number: 207892
Sale catalogue photo number: K32
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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