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Tea caddy: C.38 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Barron, Robert

Entities

Categories

Description

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.

Notes

History note: Six of the Best, The Barn Pottery, Moretonhampstead

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 19 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1957 CE - Before 2007 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 11.5 cm
At Base Diameter 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

cream Glaze
natural Ash deposit
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.38 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207681
Sale catalogue photo number: K117
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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