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Tea bowl: C.357-1934

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Footed stoneware tea bowl of open form (IDO shape). Thrown, turned and altered. Pale buff glaze with dove grey patches.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.80 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Hagi ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century-19th Century
Edo period (1615-1868) / Meiji period (1868-1912)
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1899 CE

Components of the work

Rim Diameter 14.70 cm
Foot Diameter 6.10 cm

Materials used in production

pale buff glaze Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing
Altering

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.357-1934
Primary reference Number: 138645
Old number: BJ.77
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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