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Water container: C.170-1934

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Kenzan (Studio)

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Description

Red stoneware water container, thrown and turned, with lid gallery. Roughly cylindrical, with swollen body. Grey crackled glaze, decorated with autumn flowers and leaves, in white with black outlines.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.50 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1775 - Circa 1799

Components of the work

Decoration composed of pigment ( white and black)
Rim Diameter 12.20 cm
Water Conainer Diameter 13.80 cm
Base Diameter 8.60 cm

Materials used in production

grey glaze Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: KENZAN

  • Text: Kenzan brushed mark in panel on side
  • Location: In panel on side
  • Method of creation: Brushed mark
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.170-1934
Primary reference Number: 72478
Old number: BJ.22

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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