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Jar and lid: C.401 & A-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, Jeremy

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Description

Tall lidded jar of bulged cylindrical form, with fluted sides. Tenmoku glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the British Crafts Centre (now Contemporary Applied Arts), 16th September 1977

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 33.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Bovey Tracey ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1970 CE - Before 1977-09 CE

Components of the work

Base Diameter 10.5 cm
Widest Point Diameter 16 cm
Sides

Materials used in production

Pottery
Tenmoku glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: two marks

  • Text: Lowerdown Pottery and J.L
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.401 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208046
Sale catalogue photo number: K7
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 1 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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