Funerary Jar
2000 (made)
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Since prehistoric times, people have used durable ceramic vessels as containers for cremated ashes. Many contemporary makers prompt us to think about how we hold or use ceramics, particularly for food and drink, but here Stair offers an alternative perspective on the relationship between the vessel and the human body.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Red stoneware, thrown and constructed |
| Brief description | Oval funerary jar, made by Julian Stair, 2000 |
| Physical description | Oval funerary jar with lid. Constructed from thrown sections. The surface is decorated with an incised spiral line. Red stoneware, the exterior unglazed, black-glazed interior. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'JS' impressed seal (maker's identification; on base) |
| Credit line | Gift of Adrian Sassoon Esq. |
| Production | Produced as a companion piece to the porcelain jar acquired at the same time (C.15-2000). |
| Summary | Since prehistoric times, people have used durable ceramic vessels as containers for cremated ashes. Many contemporary makers prompt us to think about how we hold or use ceramics, particularly for food and drink, but here Stair offers an alternative perspective on the relationship between the vessel and the human body. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.16:1&2-2000 |
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| Record created | April 4, 2000 |
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