Potter: Fitch, Douglas
Wood-fired earthenware jug of traditional Devon form, with thumb-piece and scroll on handle. Collar below rim. Base iron slip, with brush white decoration of arches and a wave, covered with a lustrous golden yellow glaze.
History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 28th June 2008
Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft
Height: 30.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr
20th Century-21st Century
1983
CE
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2008-06
CE
Base
Width 13 cm
At Extremities
Width 24.2 cm
yelow
Glaze
Slip
Earthenware
Decoration (process)
Slip coating
Wood-firing
Glazing
Accession number: C.246-2016
Primary reference Number: 207892
Sale catalogue photo number: K32
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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