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Vase: C.1-2016

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Abe, Anjin

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Description

Stoneware flower vase (hanaire) in the Bizen style. The vase is cylindrical with three pinched sides, and incised decoration. Woodfired with natural ash glaze. Impressed mark on base.
Signed box.

Notes

History note: Bought by John Shakeshaft at a Bonhams auction No.11509, Lot 137, on the 9th November 2004.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
Production date: after AD 1938

School or Style

Bizen

Components of the work

Mark

Materials used in production

natural Ash glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing
Glazing
Incising

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1-2016
Primary reference Number: 207644
Sale catalogue photo number: K27
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 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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