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Jug: C.257-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Garratt, Jonathan

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Description

Wood-fired earthenware jug. The outside is textured to give an orange-skin effect, covered with dark honey-glaze over five dark vertical stripes

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at the Garratt family home (London) 14th May 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1968 CE - Before 1998-05 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 10 cm
At Extremeties Diameter 14 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JG
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.257-2016
Primary reference Number: 207903
Sale catalogue photo number: K477
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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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