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Tea bowl: C.363-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Koie, Ryoji

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Description

Footed stoneware tea bowl (yunomi). Grey body with iron spots. Thick white slip on part of the foot. Two-tone grey splashed decoration with large rust-coloured spots.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams auction no. 31364, Lot 162. 12th November 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1957 CE - Before 2002-11 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 6.4 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 9.7 cm

Materials used in production

Slip coating
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.363-2016
Primary reference Number: 208009
Sale catalogue photo number: K595
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 29 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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