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Cup and saucer: C.11 & A-2006

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Current Location: In storage

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Factory: uncertain

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Description

Eggshell porcelain, Kutani ware, decorated in enamels with an army
of grasshoppers marching in a landscape. Six flying birds decorate the
inside rim of the cup. Another four flying birds decorate the bottom of the cup surrounding a fan which bears an inscription of the name of a workshop in Yokohama.

Notes

History note: Purchased by the donor from Peter Crabbe, 3 Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QY

Legal notes

Given by David E. Scrase through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Place(s) associated

  • Yokohama ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2006-06-12) by Scrase, David E.

Dating

Circa 1900 CE - 1930 CE

School or Style

Kutani ware

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel
Saucer Diameter 11.8 cm Height 2 cm
Cup Height 5.9 cm Width 5.5 cm

Materials used in production

clear Glaze
eggshell Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Eggshell porcelain painted overglaze in enamels
Glazing (coating)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.11 & A-2006
Primary reference Number: 131126
Entry form number: 815
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 12 August 2016 Last processed: Friday 29 September 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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