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Porcelain: MAR.C.109-1912

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Bowl in the form of a chrysanthemum. Typical Imari pattern in underglaze blue, turquoise, red, puce, and gold enamels.
The bowl has been marked with a pattern in blue, within one blue circle, which is likely the maker's mark.

Legal notes

Charles Brinsley Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 15.2 cm
Height: 8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Arita ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

School or Style

Imari

Materials used in production

Underglaze colour
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling
Underglaze

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.109-1912
Primary reference Number: 140634

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 12 October 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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