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Jar and lid: C.421 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Lloyd-Jones, David

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Categories

Description

Stoneware jar with eight cut sides, and domed lid. Combed decoration on sides and lid. Tenmoku, black breaking to brown on the edges. Grey-brown inside with brown flecks.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from David Lloyd-Jones' Fulford House pottery (York) April 1979

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 17 cm

Place(s) associated

  • York ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1951 CE - Before 1979-04 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 15.5 cm
At Base Width 7 cm
Sides

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LJ
  • Location: Side of base
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.421 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208069
Sale catalogue photo number: K148
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 February 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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