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Jar and lid: C.627 & A-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Temple, Byron

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Description

Small unglazed black Raku porcelain jar, with three lugs. One of these is on the domed lid. A thin white (resist) curved band appears on the side.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Craft Potters Association Shop exhibition, Marshall Street. 1979

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 11 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1942 CE - Before 1979 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 6.9 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 7.5 cm

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Firing (heating)
Unglazed
Resist

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BT
  • Location: On the side
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.627 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208298
Sale catalogue photo number: K137
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 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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