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Jar: C.37-1985

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Braden, Norah

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Description

Brown stoneware, thrown, with speckled buff ash glaze decorated with iron-brown strokes and dabs. Ovoid, standing on a low footring. The base, footring, and a narrow area above it are unglazed.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Enid Marx, RDI

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 13.6 cm
Height: 13.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1905-06-07) by Marx, Enid, Miss, RDI

Dating

20th Century, second quarter
Circa 1928 - 1936

School or Style

Studio Ceramics

Materials used in production

except for the footring and short distance above it Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Brown stoneware, thrown, with speckled buff ash glaze decorated with iron-brown strokes and dabs
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: NB
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted in black
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.37-1985
Primary reference Number: 74713

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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