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Jar and lid: C.324 & A-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Howard, Ashley

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Description

Loosely thrown white oval stoneware jar with a lid. Splashes of blue and brown on the shoulder on each side.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Lynne Strover Gallery, Fen Ditton, Cambridge. Exhibition, no. 24. 17th October 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 25 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1987 CE - Before 1999-10 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 16.5 cm
At Extremities Width 16.5 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing (pottery technique)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.324 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207970
Sale catalogue photo number: K654
Exhibition number: 24

Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 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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