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Box: C.347 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Kawai, Kanjirō

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Description

Rectangular footed stoneware box with domed lid. Mottled creamy-blue glaze over a dark brown slip.
No mark (as expected).

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction No. 14819, Lot 43. 16th October 2007

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1914 CE - Before 1966 CE

Components of the work

Lid, At Widest Point Diameter 11.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 12.2 cm
At Base Diameter 9.1 cm
Lid, At Base Diameter 9.1 cm
Lid Height 1.2 cm
Total Height 8.8 cm

Materials used in production

creamy blue Glaze
Slip coating
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.347 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207993
Sale catalogue photo number: K659
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 January 2016 Updated: Friday 24 January 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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