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Fragment of a jug: C.4.76-1964

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Lower part of a jug, of thrown greyish-brown earthenware with the lower end of an applied handle. The vessel has a circular base and sloping sides tapering towards the top which is broken off unevenly.

Notes

History note: Found in London by G.F. Lawrence of the London Museum, and given by him to Bernard Rackham (1876-1964)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Bernard Rackham

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964-03-12) by Rackham, Bernard

Dating

13th Century
Circa 1200 - 1300

Components of the work

Handle

Materials used in production

greyish-brown Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Thrown greyish-brown earthenware with applied handle

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4.76-1964
Primary reference Number: 207354

Audit data

Created: Friday 18 December 2015 Updated: Tuesday 27 February 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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