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Jar: C.480 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Nemet, Sabine

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware jar with knobbed lid and impressed decorative motifs. Natural ash tan glaze, with a slight khaki ash deposit at the top on one side.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Art in Clay' fair at Hatfield House, 2nd August 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1988 CE - Before 2002-08 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 8.3 cm
At Extremities Width 9.4 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

natural Ash-glaze
slight Ash deposit
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: S.N.
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.480 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208132
Sale catalogue photo number: K670
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 5 February 2016 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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