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Tea caddy: C.291-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Small stoneware pot with no neck. Dark brown body, thrown and turned. Off-white glaze inside and out, apart from a small area near the base. Then a diagonal dip in a thin grey glaze. Dark patch on side, probably due to contact with another piece during firing. Three small patches of glaze loss.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.30 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century-18th Century#
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa 1600 - Circa 1799

Components of the work

All Except Base composed of glaze ( off-white glaze)
Parts composed of glaze ( thin grey)
Rim Diameter 2.90 cm
Base Diameter 3.10 cm
Tea Caddy Diameter 5.90 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Turning
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.291-1934
Primary reference Number: 74195
Old number: BJ.32
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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