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Lidded Jar

Spring 1999 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fluted, barrel-shaped stoneware jar with lid. The exterior glazed with an oatmeal woodash glaze, using Lakeland ash from a local sawmill. Tenmoku iron glazed interior. Gas fired, reduction stoneware to 1280-1300 degrees C.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jar
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Stoneware, thrown, oatmeal woodash glazed exterior, tenmoku interior
Brief description
Fluted stoneware jar with lid by Edward Hughes, England 1999
Physical description
Fluted, barrel-shaped stoneware jar with lid. The exterior glazed with an oatmeal woodash glaze, using Lakeland ash from a local sawmill. Tenmoku iron glazed interior. Gas fired, reduction stoneware to 1280-1300 degrees C.
Dimensions
  • With lid height: 24.4cm
  • Without lid height: 20.1cm
  • Diameter: 17.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
Interlaced 'EH' seal, impressed above base
Credit line
Given by Alan Sainer
Production
Made at Edward Hughes' studio at The Stables, Isel Hall, Cockermouth, Cumbria.
Bibliographic references
  • Whiting, David. Edward Hughes: Recent Ceramics. Crafts. Sept/Oct 1999, pp56-57.
  • Ceramics and Glass Collection Object Information File
Collection
Accession number
C.123:1-1999

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Record createdFebruary 8, 2000
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