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Jar: C.447-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Maltby, John

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Description

Stoneware jar with two lugs, with eight cut sides and can handle. Olive-green glaze outside, decorated with a white 'diamond', a brown cross, and four blue spots on each facet. Clear glaze inside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) 1973?

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1973 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of cane

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M
  • Location: Side
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.447-2016
Primary reference Number: 208099
Sale catalogue photo number: K292

Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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