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Plate: C.182-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Kenzan (Imitation)

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Description

Rectangular earthenware plate with upright sides. Decorated on inside with DAIMYO procession in mountainous landscape including Mt. Fuji, pine trees, sea and clouds, in dark brown, green, blue on creamy base glaze. Floral decoration each side in green dark brown. Black rim.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 2.80 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

Decoration composed of pigments ( dark brown, green, blue and black)
Plate Sides 28.90 cm

Materials used in production

creamy base glaze Glazing (coating)
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Hand-built

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: KENZAN

  • Text: KENZAN signature
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Brushed
  • Type: Maker's mark
  • Text: a Haiku poem
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Brush painted
  • Type: A poem

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.182-1934
Primary reference Number: 72710
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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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