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Pottery: Kenzan (Studio)
Footed stoneware bowl of hemispherical from. Clear base glaze. Decoration of cherry trees with blossom, early medieval noble couple, with retainers, and coach. Inside, cherry blossom and small bird, possibly skylark, against hazy background. Colours in brown, blue and white.
History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA
Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund
Height: 9.20 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank
19th Century, Mid#
Edo Period (Japanese period, 1615-1868), Late
Circa
1845
CE
-
Circa
1865
CE
Decoration
composed of
pigments
( brown, blue and white)
Rim
Diameter 17.20 cm
Foot
Diameter 6.60 cm
Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing
Inscription present: KENZAN
Accession number: C.169-1934
Primary reference Number: 72461
Old number: BJ.138
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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