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Factory: uncertain
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.
History note: Purchased by the donor from Peter Crabbe, 3 Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QY
Given by David E. Scrase through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Given (2006-06-12) by Scrase, David E.
Circa 1900 CE - 1930 CE
Decoration
composed of
enamel
Saucer
Diameter 11.8 cm
Height 2 cm
Cup
Height 5.9 cm
Width 5.5 cm
clear
Glaze
eggshell
Porcelain
Moulding
: Eggshell porcelain painted overglaze in enamels
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.11 & A-2006
Primary reference Number: 131126
Entry form number: 815
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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