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Sake flask: OC.2-1940

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Current Location: In storage

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Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware flask of cylindrical form with two lugs and spout on lid, together with a small air hole. Light buff glaze with floral decoration of thistle and another autumn plant. Handle of vine fibres bound with bamboo.

Legal notes

Given by G. D. Hornblower

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.20 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-02-22) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE

Dating

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

Components of the work

Decoration composed of pigment ( brown, blue, white and black)
Base Diameter 9.20 cm
Sake Flask Diameter 9.90 cm
Decortaion

Materials used in production

light buff glaze Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.2-1940
Primary reference Number: 77638

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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