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Jar: C.270-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Godson, Daphne

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Description

Porcelain jar. Unglazed white outside, with scribed line decoration filled with black. Black inside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge), 16th February 1980

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
Production date: before AD 1980-02

Components of the work

At Widest Poit Diameter 12.7 cm
At Base Diameter 5.4 cm

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Unglazed

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DG
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.270-2016
Primary reference Number: 207916
Sale catalogue photo number: K333

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 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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