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Jug: C.127-2016

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Casson, Mick

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Description

Soda-glazed stoneware jug of 'crane type'. Tan slip with resist decoration.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Rufford Craft Centre auction, Lot 34, 22nd February 1998.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 38.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Prestwood ⪼ Buckinghamshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1925 CE - Before 1998-02 CE

Components of the work

Base Diameter 13 cm
Widest Point Diameter 17 cm

Materials used in production

soda Glaze
tan Slip coating
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: MC
  • Location: Base of handle
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.127-2016
Primary reference Number: 207770
Sale catalogue photo number: K172

Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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