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Potter: Ogata, Kenzan (1663-1743)
Moulded stoneware incense container and lid of very irregular flat form. Lid shows river in white and blue, pine trees in dark brown, half-moon and clouds in gold. Inside both lid and base, white and blue hazy clouds on gold background. Sides of base and lid have geometric pattern in blue. Spur marks on base.
History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA
Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund
Height: 3.20 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Production date:
AD 1705
: 1705 AD is the Japanese Houei the 4th year
Decoration
composed of
pigments
( white, blue, dark brown and gold)
Rim
Diameter 12.20 cm
Lid
Diameter 12.80 cm
Height 1.40 cm
Base
Diameter 12.80 cm
Height 2.20 cm
Accession number: C.303 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 74338
Old number: BJ.48
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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