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Jar and cover: C.241 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Finch, Ray

Entities

Categories

Description

Salt-glazed stoneware lidded jar with two handles on the shoulders. Grey glaze inside, heavily pitted brown/black glaze below shoulder, and on lid rim. Tan/green glaze otherwise.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at Cheltenham Art Gallery, 17th October 1997

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 20 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Winchcombe ⪼ Gloucestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1997-10 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 12 cm
At Extremities Width 16 cm

Materials used in production

Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: F10
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.241 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207887
Sale catalogue photo number: K145
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Audit data

Created: Monday 25 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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