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Hanging flower vase: C.15-2008

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

kukawa (生川)

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Description

Various clays with blue and green glazes. Stamped with potter’s name Ikukawa (生川) and pottery area Banko (萬古).

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Prof. David McMullen

Measurements and weight

Length: 21.1 cm
Width: 19.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-06-09) by McMullen, David

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 - 1900

Materials used in production

Clay
Glaze

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Various clays with blue and green glazes.
Glazing (coating)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.15-2008
Primary reference Number: 163295
Entry form number: 988

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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