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Jar and lid: C.666 & A-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Whiting, Geoffrey

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Description

Stoneware jam jar with lid. Grey glaze with brown rings, and blue and brown decoration.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop, Marshall Street. 10th October 1975

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Canterbury ⪼ Kent ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1971 CE - Before 1975-10 CE

Components of the work

At Extremeties Diameter 11 cm
At Base Diameter 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

grey Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.666 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208344
Sale catalogue photo number: K228

Audit data

Created: Friday 12 February 2016 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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