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Vase: C.637-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Tsujimura, Shiro

Entities

Categories

Description

Wood-fired stoneware vase with two 'ears' in the Iga style, thrown and altered. Running glassy green ash glaze on rim, and over half of the body. The other half with a creamy tan. The body contains feldspar grains.
Comes with a signed box.

Notes

History note: Bough by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction No. 10525, Lot 163. 11th November 2003

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1947 CE - Before 2003-11 CE

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing
Wood-firing
Glazing
Altering

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.637-2016
Primary reference Number: 208309
Sale catalogue photo number: K23
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 February 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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