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Jar: C.285-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Hamada, Shoji

Entities

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Description

Stoneware water jar (misuzashi). Of cylindrical form with 'steps' at about one third and two thirds height. Tenmoku base layer, covered by a kaki glaze. Most of the outside has a further layer of tenmoku, then three final narrow pours of kaki down the side.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Bonhams auction, No. 13761, Lot 23. 7th November 2006

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

kaki Glaze
Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Pouring

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.285-2016
Primary reference Number: 207931
Sale catalogue photo number: K55
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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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