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Jar and cover: C.144 & A-1934

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Kenzan (Imitation)

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Previously in Sir C. Allams Collection

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 15.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Circa 1875 - Circa 1925

Components of the work

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

Materials used in production

jar and lid Stoneware
thin light-grey baze glaze Glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: KENZAN

  • Text: imitation KENZAN signature
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Brushed
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.144 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 72004
Old number: BJ.136

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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