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Plate: C.355-1934

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Maker(s)

Potter: Ohi Eisuke

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Description

Ao (blue/green) Bizen plate, thrown and turned, with sprigged cockerel added and rim indented. ‘Straw marks’ from the kiln packing are visible in grey on the blue/green background, due to the reduced firing. Original gold lacquer on the comb. A break occurred and was restored with gold lacquer on the upper side and red lacquer on the lower. Further gold decoration was added at this time. Further major breaks have been glued. Full restoration is required.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.40 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1799 CE

Note

This plate is an example of Ao Bizen (blue/green); its colour is the result of reduction firing ( the blue/ green colour is the result of the reduction of red iron oxide in the clay ).

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gold
Foot Diameter 13.00 cm
Plate Diameter 19.40 cm

Materials used in production

Bizen clay Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: YAMA + KAMI

  • Text: kiln's mark YAMA + KAMI
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Type: Kiln's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.355-1934
Primary reference Number: 74658

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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