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Incense container: C.154 & A-1934

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Kenzan (Imitation)

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Description

Fawn coloured stoneware base and lid of round flat form. Thrown and turned. Light buff glaze, finely crackled. Decoration of two pine trees in black, with two cranes in brown at the top. Sea in background with sunrise.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.60 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

19th Century
Edo period (1615-1868) / Meiji period (1868-1912)
Circa 1800 - Circa 1899

Components of the work

Decoration composed of paint ( brown and black pigment)
Rim Diameter 8.30 cm
Lid Diameter 8.80 cm Height 1.70 cm
Base Diameter 8.80 cm Height 2.00 cm

Materials used in production

light buff glaze Glazing (coating)
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: KENZAN

  • Text: KENZAN in retangle, painted with black ink
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Brushed
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.154 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 72185
Old number: BJ.196

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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