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Bottle: C.606-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Shimaoka, Tatsuzo

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Description

Press-moulded bottle, of square section with nuka glaze. Diagonal rope making and overglaze iron 'cross' decoration on all four sides.
Jōmon zogan pottery. Comes with a signed box.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Christie's auction No.. Lot. 135. 20th June 2001

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Place(s) associated

  • Mashiko ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1938 CE - Before 2001-06 CE

Materials used in production

nuka Glaze
Pottery

Techniques used in production

Impressing
Overglaze
Glazing
Press moulding

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.606-2016
Primary reference Number: 208275
Sale catalogue photo number: K36
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 10 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 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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