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Jar: C.340-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Dubious Raku

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Description

Coarse greyish stoneware jar with wide everted rim, thrown and turned. Thick brown glaze dipped then poured to give prominent runs. Further pours of yellow, with green brushwork?
With an impressed mark. Cracks have been repaired using red lacquer.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.50 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Circa 1875 - Circa 1925

Components of the work

Exterior composed of glaze ( thick brown glaze dipped then poured to give prominent runs) glaze ( yellow, green)
Repairs composed of lacquer
Rim Diameter 12.60 cm
Jar Diameter 14.50 cm
Base Diameter 9.30 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: RAKU

  • Text: one round fake Raku seal
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.340-1934
Primary reference Number: 74598
BJ.202
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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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