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Vase: C.282-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Hamada, Shoji

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware moulded vase with unctuous brown/black glaze. Resist decorations on front and back, through to the body. Stem/leaf on one side, three interlocking rings on the other.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from a Bonhams auction No. 10199, Lot 91. 13th May 2003

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Mashiko ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1900 CE - Before 1978 CE

Components of the work

Base Diameter 11.9 cm
Widest Point Diameter 17.4 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.282-2016
Primary reference Number: 207928
Sale catalogue photo number: K156
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 January 2016 Updated: Friday 27 November 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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