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Jar: OC.80-1938

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Description

Ring handled stoneware jar in blue-green glaze, with minute crackling. Both glaze and biscuit have darkened, due to the vessel having been used as an oil container. Unglazed lower body, carved foot ring and base

Legal notes

Given by Ivor H. N. Evans, M.A.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.9 cm
Height: 11.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-05-19) by Evans, Ivor H. N., MA

Dating

15th Century-16th Century
1400 - 1599

Components of the work

Foot Ring, Base
Lower Body

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glaze

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Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.80-1938
Primary reference Number: 77835

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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