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Water container: C.20 & A-1935

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware jar, freely thrown, with everted flat rim. Slightly tapering cylindrical shape. Dark yellow/brown glaze. Natural ash deposits from wood firing. Stone inclusions visible. The wooden lid has black lacquered surface with coral red knob.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Given by Frank Brangwyn

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-05-01) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

18th Century
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1799 CE

Note

Could possibly be Mino ware

Components of the work

Lid composed of wood lacquer Diameter 14.8 cm Height 2.1 cm
Base Diameter 11.2 cm
Rim Diameter 15.2 cm
Jar Diameter 16.4 cm Height 15.9 cm

Materials used in production

dark yellow / brown Glaze
natural ash deposits from wood firing Ash glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Glazing (coating)
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.20 & A-1935
Primary reference Number: 72982
Old number: BJ.189

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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