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Bottle: C.607-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Shimaoka, Tatsuzo

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Description

Square footed stoneware pressed dish. With rope impressed sloping rim, having a creamy slip filling. The central well has brown iron glaze, with a large centred circular black spot.
Jōmon zogan pottery. Comes with a signed box.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Rufford Craft Centre exhibition, 'Japan', no. 95. 10th September 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 2001-09 CE

Components of the work

Well composed of glaze
Rim Filling composed of slip

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Impressing
Slip coating
Glazing
Pressing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.607-2016
Primary reference Number: 208276
Sale catalogue photo number: K37
Exhibition number: 95
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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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