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Figure: C.172-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Mushinan (Perhaps)

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Description

Moulded hollow figure of sage in red earthenware, with unglazed face in a different body. He has a bulging forehead and a beard, and wears a cloak with a Raku glaze in green and red. An inscription has been incised inside.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.80 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1800 - Circa 1825

Note

Tenmoku tea bowl illustrated as fig.323 in Nihon Yakimono Shushei Vol.5 , Publ. Heibonsha, has this same glaze. the figure was possibly fired in the same kiln.

Components of the work

All Except Face composed of glaze ( Raku glaze in green and red)
Figure Diameter 20.30 cm
Inscription Inside

Materials used in production

red Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulded

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Japanese characters read ' made by Mushinan'
  • Location: Inside the body of the figure
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Maker's mark

Inscription present: KAO

  • Text: KAO
  • Location: Indisde the body of the figure
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Owner's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.172-1934
Primary reference Number: 72525
BJ.143
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 November 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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