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Two flat pots: C.290 A & B-1934

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Two small stoneware pots of low squat form and small in-turned rim. Bright green glaze. Spur marks on base.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.2 cm
Height: 3.4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Japan ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century-20th Century, Early
Edo period (1615-1868) / Meiji period (1868-1912)
Circa 1800 - Circa 1925

Components of the work

Rim Diameter 3.3 cm Diameter 3.5 cm
Pot Diameter 8.8 cm Diameter 9 cm

Materials used in production

bright green Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.290 A & B-1934
Primary reference Number: 166467
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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