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Jar: C.290-2016

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Hammond, Henry

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Description

Globular stoneware jar. Cascade, with green/grey beech ash glaze over brown and resist decoration of plant form.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the exhibition 'Twenty British Potters' at Kettle's Yard, no. 120. 11th June 1971

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 22 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1914 CE - Before 1971-06 CE

Components of the work

Base Diameter 10.3 cm
Widest Point Diameter 21.5 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: HH seal
  • Location: Side at base
  • Type: Maker's seal

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.290-2016
Primary reference Number: 207936
Sale catalogue photo number: K704
Exhibition number: 120

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 13 July 2022

Associated departments & institutions

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

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