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Bowl: C.181-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Porcelain bowl, with a grey white glaze. The outside is painted with enamel, depicting green waves. Inside there are fish (possibly dogfish) in blue, yellow and red. Within the base ring is the symbol of happiness.

Notes

History note: Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 15.2 cm
Height: 8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Kutani ware

Materials used in production

Enamel
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Enamelling

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.181-1934
Primary reference Number: 72676
Old number: 146
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 July 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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