Jar: C.453 & A-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Mansfield, Janet

Entities

Jar

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware jar, with two vestigial lugs and lid. Shino glaze with ash deposits and carbon trapping, in tan, brown, cream and dark grey colours.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Tim Boon's 'The Gulgong Connection' exhibition at (54) The Gallery (54 Shepherd Market, Mayfair) no. 24. 16th May 2005

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1934 CE - Before 2013 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 15.5 cm
At Extremities Width 18.5 cm

Materials used in production

Shino glaze
Ash deposit
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Text: Initials
Location: Side
Method of creation: Inscribed
Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.453 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208105
Sale catalogue photo number: K606
Exhibition number: 24
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 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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