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Current Location: In storage

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Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Moulded earthenware figure of the bearded god Fukurokuju with a very tall head, which is unglazed. He has a white glaze beard and wears a light blue glaze Chinese robe. His shoes are black and white. A bow and ribbons in blue are applied to the back of the head. Firing cracks are visible.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.60 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Late
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Circa 1875 - Circa 1899

Note

Fukurokuju is one of the seven gods of good fortune

Components of the work

All Except Head composed of glaze ( white, blue and black)
Figure Diameter 16.50 cm

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulded

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.176-1934
Primary reference Number: 72577

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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