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Bowl: C.210-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Aoki, Mokubei (1767-1833)

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Description

Footed rough stoneware bowl, thrown and turned, with everted rim. The outside is plain with matt glaze of brown/yellow colour. The inside is highly decorated in enamels on a red background, with heavenly mountainous landscape, in which are many scholars, a bridge, dragon, pavilion, etc.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.90 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1775 CE - Circa 1825 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of paint ( green, yellow, brown and white)
Exterior composed of glaze ( matt glaze of brown/yellow)
Rim Diameter 16.00 cm
Foot Diameter 6.20 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Turning
Throwing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.210-1934
Primary reference Number: 73113
BJ.125
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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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