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Pottery: Unknown
Stoneware jar, freely thrown, with everted flat rim. Slightly tapering cylindrical shape. Dark yellow/brown glaze. Natural ash deposits from wood firing. Stone inclusions visible. The wooden lid has black lacquered surface with coral red knob.
History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA
Given by Frank Brangwyn
Height: 17.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935-05-01) by Brangwyn, Frank
18th Century
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa
1700
CE
-
Circa
1799
CE
Could possibly be Mino ware
Lid
composed of
wood
lacquer
Diameter 14.8 cm
Height 2.1 cm
Base
Diameter 11.2 cm
Rim
Diameter 15.2 cm
Jar
Diameter 16.4 cm
Height 15.9 cm
dark yellow / brown
Glaze
natural ash deposits from wood firing
Ash glaze
Stoneware
Glazing (coating)
Glazing (coating)
Throwing
Accession number: C.20 & A-1935
Primary reference Number: 72982
Old number: BJ.189
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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