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Shallow bowl: C.245-1934

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Shallow moulded stoneware bowl in form of clam shell, with three small feet. Light buff Hagi base glaze with large pours in green/blue and buff glazes.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangwyn, with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.00 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1775 CE - Circa 1825 CE

Components of the work

Parts composed of glaze ( green / blue and buff glazes)
Bowl Diameter 26.20 cm

Materials used in production

light buff Hagi base glaze Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Moulded

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.245-1934
Primary reference Number: 73535
Brangwyn number: BJ.18

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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