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Jug: C.558-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Rogers, Phil

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Description

Salt-glaze stoneware jug, of medieval form. Brushwork leaf shapes in white slip, over ochre glaze (from local clay).

Notes

History note: Purchased by Shakeshaft from the Harlequin Gallery exhibition, No.57

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 23.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1951 CE - Before 2000-05-21 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 12 cm
At Extremities Diameter 16.8 cm

Materials used in production

ochre Salt-glaze
Slip
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip painting
Decoration (process)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: PR
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.558-2016
Primary reference Number: 208216
Sale catalogue photo number: K662
Exhibition number: 57

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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