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Jar and lid: C.436-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Malone, Jim

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Description

Stoneware jar, with lid with a pulled loop handle. Incised decoration. Black tenmoku glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction no. 28188, Lot 194. 29th March 2000

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Ainstable ⪼ Cumbria ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1984 CE - Before 2000-03 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 12.3 cm
At Base Width 8 cm

Materials used in production

black Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Incising

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JM
  • Location: Side
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: A
  • Location: Base
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.436-2016
Primary reference Number: 208088
Sale catalogue photo number: K503

Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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