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Tea bowl: C.215-1934

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Kenzan (Studio)

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Description

Cylindrical but irregular footed bowl. Covered with thick, black Raku glaze with a stem/leaf design and Kenzan mark scratched through it. Three wad marks on foot rim.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.20 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

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

Components of the work

Foot Diameter 4.10 cm
Bowl Diameter 9.10 cm

Materials used in production

thick black Raku glaze

Techniques used in production

Raku glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Kenzan signature

  • Text: KENZAN
  • Location: Close to the foot ring on the body of the bowl
  • Method of creation: Incising through the glaze
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.215-1934
Primary reference Number: 73164
Old number: BJ.84

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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