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Pottery: Unknown
Moulded earthenware figure of the bearded god Fukurokuju with a very tall head, which is unglazed. He has a white glaze beard and wears a light blue glaze Chinese robe. His shoes are black and white. A bow and ribbons in blue are applied to the back of the head. Firing cracks are visible.
History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA
Purchased with the Glaisher Fund
Height: 18.60 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank
19th Century, Late#
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Circa
1875
-
Circa
1899
Fukurokuju is one of the seven gods of good fortune
All Except Head
composed of
glaze
( white, blue and black)
Figure
Diameter 16.50 cm
Accession number: C.176-1934
Primary reference Number: 72577
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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