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Jar: JL.67-1984

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain ovoid jar. Thrown, and painted underglaze blue with ho-o birds and peony.

Place(s) associated

  • Arita ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1984) by Jenyns, Roger, Mr and Mrs

Dating

Edo Period (1615-1868)
17th Century, Late
After 1675 - Before 1699

Materials used in production

blue Underglaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Throwing (pottery technique)

Identification numbers

Accession number: JL.67-1984
Primary reference Number: 140539
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 5 October 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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