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Vase: C.336-1934

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Fairly coarse stoneware vase of cylindrical form with small lug. Thrown, turned and altered. Prominent throwing rings, and deep vertical groove on front. Base white glaze. Pours of clear, brown and blue glaze. Spiral at base.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century, Early
Meiji Period (1868-1912) / Taisho period (1912-1926)
Circa 1900 - Circa 1925

Components of the work

Parts composed of glaze ( pours of clear, brown and blue glaze)
Rim Diameter 11.8 cm
Base Diameter 9.2 cm

Materials used in production

base white glaze Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing
Altering

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Taka or Ko ( indicates nothing ) seal
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.336-1934
Primary reference Number: 74586
Old number: BJ.160

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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