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Jar: C.586-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Scalbert, Dauphine

Entities

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Description

Large stoneware jar, with strong throwing rings. Rough body with many iron spots. Hakeme decoration of white slip using a stiff brush, partially covered with clear glaze poured and brushed, giving white where the slip is covered and pale pink where the slip is exposed.
No clear mark.

Notes

History note: Acquired through Jack Blackburn at Bandol Ceramic Fair, (South France) at John Shakeshaft's request. 28th April 2006

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 27 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

21st Century
Production date: AD 2006

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 17.6 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 24.2 cm

Materials used in production

clear Glaze
Slip
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Throwing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Possibly an emblem, in black

  • Location: Base
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: 06
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.586-2016
Primary reference Number: 208252
Sale catalogue photo number: K406
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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