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Vase: C.346-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Kato, Hajimu

Entities

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Description

Shigaraki style tall stoneware vase with two lugs. Wood-fired on its side on small shells. Natural ash deposits and green glaze runs. Incised decoration.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an exhibition at the Harlequin Gallery (Greenwich), no. 65. 4th June 2006

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1947 CE - Before 2006-06 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 12.5 cm
At Base Diameter 8 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

runs Glaze
Ash deposit
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wood-firing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.346-2016
Primary reference Number: 207992
Sale catalogue photo number: K244
Exhibition number: 65
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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