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Jar and lid: C.639 & A-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Tudball, Ruthanne

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Description

Soda-glaze stoneware jar with domed lid, four lobed base, and strongly moulded sides with diagonal grooves.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park. 28th June 1997

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 19 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1968 CE - Before 1997-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 12 cm
At Extremities Diameter 17.5 cm
Sides

Materials used in production

soda Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.639 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208312
Sale catalogue photo number: K122

Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 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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