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Jar and lid: C.629 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Temple, Byron

Entities

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Description

Small wood-fired porcelain jar with four lugs and a domed lid. 'Toasted' pale salmon colour with ash speckles.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop, Marshall Street. 14th March 1980

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Muchelney ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1960 CE - Before 1962 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 10.5 cm
At Base Width 6.5 cm

Materials used in production

speckles Ash deposit
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BT
  • Location: On the side
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: Muchelney
  • Location: On the side
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.629 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208300
Sale catalogue photo number: K135
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 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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