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Studio
Kenzan
(Pottery)
A square stoneware plate, small and shallow. Underglaze brushwork of ivy plant in black, together with inscriptions in Chinese characters. Cloud decorations around the outside.
History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA
Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund
Height: 2.00 cm
Width Of The Square Plate: 9.50 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought
(1934-09-20)
by
Brangwyn, Frank
18th century
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa
1700
-
Circa
1799
This piece also belongs to the three-piece set ( C.183A,B&C-1934) in the Japnese Pottery Collection in the Fitzwilliam Museum
Decoration composed of brush painting ( black pigment)
iron undergalze Glazing (coating) Stoneware
Inscription present: five Chinese characters poem read ' the charming spring ivy blooming all over the valley' painted by KENZAN
Accession number: C.183C-1934
Primary reference Number: 72739
Old number: BJ.178
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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