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Bowl: C.296-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Footed stoneware bowl, thrown, turned and much altered. Two indentations at rim and foot to indicate gourd shape. Base glaze of white Shino, decorated in iron brown with Oribe patterns. Deep green glaze at rim, and runs from rim. Imitation of Oribe bowl.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.50 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 iron ( brown)
Rim composed of glaze ( deep green)
All Except Foot composed of glaze ( white Shino base glaze)
Bowl Diameter 14.80 cm
Foot Diameter 7.80 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : This bowl is an imitation of Oribe bowl.
Turning
Altering

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: indistinct incised mark
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.296-1934
Primary reference Number: 74245
Old number: BJ.78
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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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