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Tea bowl: C.622-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Takahashi, Rizu

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Description

Wood-fired footed stoneware chawan (tea bowl), E-Shino style. Thick white feldspathic glaze with underglaze brushed slip, showing through as an abstract creamy-brown form.
No obvious mark. Comes with a signed box.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Totally Teabowls' exhibition at Oakwood Gallery (Edwinstowe) no. 368. 27th March 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1959 CE - Before 2004-03 CE

Materials used in production

E-shino Glaze
Slip
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Wood-firing
Glazing
Underglaze

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.622-2016
Primary reference Number: 208293
Sale catalogue photo number: K35
Exhibition number: 368
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 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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