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Sake pourer with lid: C.174 & A-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Earthenware sake pourer with handle, spout and lid. Thrown and turned. Buff body with resist decoration of blue peonies and ivy trails. Clear glaze inside.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.90 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

18th Century, Late
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1775 CE - Circa 1799 CE

Components of the work

Interior composed of glaze ( clear)
Decoration composed of resist ( decoration of blue poenies and ivy trails)
Pourer Diameter 11.20 cm Diameter 16.00 cm Height 11.30 cm
Rim Diameter 6.80 cm
Lid Diameter 7.00 cm Height 3.40 cm
Base Height 7.00 cm

Materials used in production

buff body glaze Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.174 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 138560
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 July 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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