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Jar: C.24-2016

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware jar (tsubo). Oviform with a short neck and rounded rim. Characteristic dark red/brown body, with traces of fly ash glaze. With stone inclusions, one of which at the base forms a passage to the interior.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Christies Sale 5967, Japanese Art & Design, S.Ken., Lot 34. 13th May 2009

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

Muromachi Period (1336-1573)
16th Century
1500 CE - 1573 CE

Materials used in production

traces Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.24-2016
Primary reference Number: 207667
Sale catalogue photo number: K153
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Tuesday 11 December 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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