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Jar: C.304-2016

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Hammond, Lisa

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Description

Large stoneware jar (tsubo) of ovoid form, with short everted neck. Red Shino glaze, with many iron sports. Grey willow ash-glaze, on the shoulder, with some long runs.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at Goldmark Gallery, Uppingham, No. 444. 11th March 2009

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 33.1 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Greenwich ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1994 CE - Before 2009-03 CE

Components of the work

Shoulder composed of ash-glaze ( willow)
At Base Diameter 17.4 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 32 cm

Materials used in production

red Shino glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LH
  • Location: Side, near base
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: MHP
  • Location: Side, near base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.304-2016
Primary reference Number: 207950
Sale catalogue photo number: K650
Exhibition number: 444

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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