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Potter: Ryonyu (Raku IX)
Hand-built tea bowl of broad, low, form. Raku clay, brushed all over with an orange-red glaze. Raku spiral in the foot ring. Faint wad marks, and two black scorch marks. The side of the bowl is sliced.
History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA
Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund
Height: 6.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank
19th Century, Early#
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa
1800
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1834
Ryonyu often copied (Raku III) Donyu's style
Bowl
Diameter 13.3 cm
Rim
Diameter 13.4 cm
Foot
Diameter 5.7 cm
Inscription present: RAKU mark with round rim
Accession number: C.132-1934
Primary reference Number: 71811
Old number: BJ.90
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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