spice-jar;
lid
- Museum number
- 2014,8024.188.a-d
- Description
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Pair of spice jars, glass, turn mould-blown bodies, cylindrical, clear glass (a, c); free-blown covers, dark green glass (b), pale green glass (d).
- Production date
- 1958 (designed)
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 5.40 centimetres (a and b together)
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Diameter: 5.40 centimetres (c and d together)
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Height: 9.60 centimetres (a and b together)
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Height: 9.80 centimetres (c and d together)
- Curator's comments
- These spice-jars were known as model 1931. They were produced in two sizes (9.5 and 12.5 cm high) and each cover was made individually, to fit each body precisely. The covers were also ground internally, while the jars were ground externally, again ensuring a tight, precise fit. This greatly increased manufacturing costs. References to this model can be found in the following publication:
O. Untracht, 'Saara Hopea-Untracht, Life and Work', Werner Söderström Osakeyhtiö, Helsinki, 1988, p. 61.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2014
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 2014,8024.188.a-d
