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Jar and lid: C.180 & A-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Forger: Kenzan

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Description

Footed stoneware jar. Thrown and turned. Banded decoration in green, red, yellow and cream, separated by brown lines and with motifs of varied ‘treasures’ and clouds. Tenmoku knob to lid.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.40 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

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

Part composed of glaze ( Temoku)
Decoration composed of pigments ( green, red, yellow, cream and brown)
Foot Diameter 10.40 cm
Rim Diameter 11.70 cm Diameter 13.00 cm
Jar Diameter 20.00 cm Height 15.50 cm
Lid Height 5.60 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: KENZAN mark in square frame

  • Text: KENZAN mark
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.180 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 72659
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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