Potter: Barron, Robert
Wood-fired stoneware squared lidded tea jar, with feldspar inclusions. Tan/golden brown/cream glaze and natural ash deposit.
'Potter's tear' drip (from the roof of the kiln) on to the edge of the lid and down the side. No mark.
History note: Six of the Best, The Barn Pottery, Moretonhampstead
Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft
Height: 19 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr
20th Century-21st Century
After
1957
CE
-
Before
2007
CE
At Widest Point
Diameter 11.5 cm
At Base
Diameter 8.5 cm
cream
Glaze
natural
Ash deposit
Stoneware
Accession number: C.38 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207681
Sale catalogue photo number: K117
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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