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Crane
Potter: Unknown
Earthenware crane, hand-formed and carved, with legs and feet on base. Pierced lid is part of the back. Base creamy white glaze, with black brush work on neck, beak, eyes and tail feathers. Orange-red patch with dark spots on top of head. Three linear firing supports visible on base.
History note: Unknown before Oscar Raphael
Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946
Height: 11.50 cm
Length: 17.40 cm
Width: 7.80 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.
17th Century, Late
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa
1675
CE
-
Circa
1799
CE
This incense burner (with lid) is top quality piece.
Decoration composed of brush painting ( black and orange-red pigments)
creamy white glaze
Glazing (coating)
Earthenware
Glazing (coating)
Hand-formed and carved
Accession number: OC.129 & A-1946
Primary reference Number: 77551
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Crane" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/77551 Accessed: 2024-12-22 21:21:11
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