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Incense container: C.301 & A-1934

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Maker(s)

Potter: Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743)

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Description

Stoneware flat round base and lid thrown and turned. Decorated with floral and geometric design in white slip, added white slip panels, then sgraffito detail with clear glaze overall.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.20 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1700 - 1743

Note

'Kenzan', Catalogue of exhibition at the Miho Museum, 2004, Item 30

Components of the work

Decoration composed of white slip
Rim Of Base Diameter 7.90 cm
Lid Diameter 9.00 cm Height 2.10 cm
Base Diameter 9.00 cm Height 2.40 cm

Materials used in production

clear glaze Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: KENZAN

  • Text: brushed KENZAN mark
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Brushed
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.301 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 74311
Old number: BJ.144

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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