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Sake bottle: C.15-1935

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware sake bottle of broad low form and short neck. Dark body, thrown and turned. Covered with dark brown glaze, and decorated with double-lined crosses in creamy brown (IGETA, ‘well-head‘). Also natural ash deposits on one side

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Given by Frank Brangywyn

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-05-01) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

19th Century, Early
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1800 - Circa 1825

Components of the work

Decoration composed of pigment ( creamy brown) natural ash deposits ( on one side)
Base Diameter 14.6 cm
Bottle Diameter 17.2 cm
Rim Diameter 2.4 cm

Materials used in production

dark brown Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: KAO

  • Text: blue inscription and owner's mark (KAO)
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Brushed
  • Type: Owner's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.15-1935
Primary reference Number: 72138
Old number: B.159

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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