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Jug: C.390-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, David

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Description

Stoneware jug. With horizontal ridges at one third and two thirds of the height. Tenmoku glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from David Leach's Lowerdown Pottery, 28th August 1981

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Bovey Tracey ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1955 CE - Before 1981-08 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 11 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 16.2 cm

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.390-2016
Primary reference Number: 208035
Sale catalogue photo number: K404

Audit data

Created: Monday 1 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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