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Bowl with lid: C.269 A & B -1934

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Kyuraku Yasuke

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Description

Earthenware bowl and lid of globular form. Thrown and turned. Roughened surface covered with green glaze. Incised decoration filled with gold powder. Spur marks on base. White glaze inside. Lid similar with moulded (?) knob of flower form (chrysanthemum?) in white.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.90 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Edo Period (Japanese period, 1615-1868), Late
Circa 1840 - Circa 1860

Note

For mark see Morse 3733

Components of the work

Exterior composed of glaze ( green)
Decoration composed of gilding ( incised decoration filled with gold powder)
Interior composed of glaze ( white)
Rim Diameter 14.30 cm
Bowl Diameter 15.80 cm Height 7.20 cm
Lid Diameter 15.90 cm Height 5.30 cm
Base Diameter 9.80 cm

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Turning
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.269 A & B -1934
Primary reference Number: 166463
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 4 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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