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Vase: C.280-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Hamada, Shoji

Entities

Categories

Description

Large stoneware vase. Deep black tenmoku glaze with three incised bands around the pot. Repeated impressed criss-cross motif made with a wooden paddle, the black glaze breaking to rust.
No mark. Fitted box.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Bonhams auction No. 31196, Lot 71. 14th May 2002

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
Production date: circa AD 1950

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.280-2016
Primary reference Number: 207926
Sale catalogue photo number: K34
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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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