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Jug: C.242-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Finch, Ray

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Description

Salt-glaze stoneware jug. With clear glaze inside, and light tan glaze on the upper part outside, breaking to brown and blue. Leaf and chevron decoration.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at the Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, 17th October 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 24 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 1998-10 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 10 cm
At Extremities Width 21 cm

Materials used in production

Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WP
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: 211PD
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.242-2016
Primary reference Number: 207888
Sale catalogue photo number: K331

Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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