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Vase: C.279-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Hamada, Shoji

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware vase of ovoid form. Grey translucent glaze, partially revealing the reddish body in places. Two stem leaf brush designs and two deeper grey pours. Tenmoku glaze inside.
No mark. Accompanied by a box., but may not be the correct one, although it has a Hamada seal.

Notes

History note: Phillips auction No. 31126, Lot 3

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Place(s) associated

  • Mashiko ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1900 CE - Before 1978 CE

Materials used in production

grey Glaze
Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.279-2016
Primary reference Number: 207925
Sale catalogue photo number: K45
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 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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