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Jar: C.326 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Howells, Joanna

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Description

Footed porcelain lidded jar, thrown and squared. Pale green/blue celadon glaze, with fine crackle.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Harlequin Gallery exhibition, no. 15. 4th March 2001

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1977 CE - Before 2001-03 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 4.5 cm
Lid, At Base Diameter 5.3 cm
Lid, At Widest Point Diameter 5.3 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 9.2 cm
Total Height 16.4 cm
Lid Height 2 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Throwing (pottery technique)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.326 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207972
Sale catalogue photo number: K695
Exhibition number: 15
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 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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