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Jug: C.130 & A-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware jug with lid of tall cylindrical form. Small lip and handle. Thrown and turned; inset base. Straw-coloured glaze, decorated with Morning Glory flowers in blue, green and brown on a white slip. Lid has small brown knob.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.90 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

18th Century-19th Century
Edo period (1615-1868) / Meiji period (1868-1912)
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1899 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of brush painting ( blue, green, brwon and white)
Lid Diameter 5.00 cm Height 1.40 cm
Foot Diameter 5.50 cm
Rim Diameter 5.70 cm
Jug Diameter 8.60 cm Height 15.20 cm

Materials used in production

straw-coloured Glazing (coating)
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.130 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 71757
Old number: BJ.40
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 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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