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Pottery: Kenzan (Imitation)
Stoneware jar and lid, of globular shape. Thrown and turned with inset base. Thin light-grey base glaze with decoration of winter motifs, namely snow – covered pine trees and winter camellias, which continue over lid.
History note: Previously in Sir C. Allams Collection
Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund
Diameter: 15.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1934) by Brangwyn, Frank
19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Circa
1875
-
Circa
1925
Decoration
composed of
paint
( white, cream, green, red and dark brown)
Base
Daimeter 13.3 cm
Lid
Diameter 17.1 cm
Height 2.4 cm
Rim
Diameter 17.2 cm
Jar
Diameter 24.3 cm
Height 13.6 cm
jar and lid
Stoneware
thin light-grey baze glaze
Glaze
Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing
Inscription present: KENZAN
Accession number: C.144 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 72004
Old number: BJ.136
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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