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Bowl: C.227-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Buff stoneware footed bowl, thrown and turned. Matt white glaze with blue crackle. New Year decoration in blue (rope at rim – Shimenawa, with hanging plants).

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.10 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 pigment ( blue)
Rim Diameter 11.60 cm
Foot Diameter 5.20 cm

Materials used in production

matt white glaze with blue crackle Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : New Year decoration - rope at rim, Shimenawa, with hanging plants.
Glazing (coating)
Turning

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.227-1934
Primary reference Number: 73303
Old number: BJ.68
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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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