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Jar: C.362-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Koch, Gabriele

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Description

Hand-built red earthenware jar, with a small base and wide rim. Burnished and smoke-fired.

Notes

History note: Obtained by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association exhibition 'Cool Clay', at Rufford Craft Centre, no. 77. 21st March 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 25.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1948 CE - Before 1998-03 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 21 cm
At Base Width 3.5 cm

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Burnished
Hand built
Smoke firing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.362-2016
Primary reference Number: 208008
Sale catalogue photo number: K378
Exhibition number: 77
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Audit data

Created: Friday 29 January 2016 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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