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Vase: C.609-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Shimaoka, Tatsuzo

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Description

Footed stoneware vase, thrown and then partially squared. Four lugs on the shoulder. Tenmoku base glaze, half removed by downward curving finger wipes. Creamy ash glaze on rim and shoulder.
No mark visible. Comes with a signed box.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Bonhams & Brooks sale no. 28759, Lot 257. 13th November 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 2001-11 CE

Components of the work

Base composed of tenmoku glaze
Rim, Shoulder composed of ash-glaze

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Wiped
Throwing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.609-2016
Primary reference Number: 208278
Sale catalogue photo number: K28
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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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