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Bottle: C.173-1934

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Categories

Description

Porcellanous stoneware bottle of tall cylindrical shape with short narrow neck. Thrown and turned. Shiny black glaze.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwy, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.50 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Seto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
Edo Period (Japanese period, 1615-1868), Late
Production date: AD 1900

Components of the work

Rim Diameter 2.60 cm
Base Diameter 7.10 cm
Bottle Diameter 7.50 cm

Materials used in production

shiny black glaze Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.173-1934
Primary reference Number: 138641
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 5 September 2012 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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