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

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: 3.20 cm
Height: 3.40 cm

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 3.30 cm Diameter 3.50 cm
Pot Diameter 8.80 cm Diameter 9.00 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

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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