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Jug: C.407-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, John

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Description

Small wood-fired stoneware jug, without a handle. Tenmoku glaze inside, and on the rim.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from John Bedding's shop (St Ives Ceramics?), St Ives. 2nd May 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Place(s) associated

  • Muchelney ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1965 CE - Before 1999-05 CE

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Muchelney
  • Location: Base
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.407-2016
Primary reference Number: 208052
Sale catalogue photo number: K68
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Audit data

Created: Monday 1 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 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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