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Potter: Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743)
Stoneware flat round base and lid thrown and turned. Decorated with floral and geometric design in white slip, added white slip panels, then sgraffito detail with clear glaze overall.
History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA
Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund
Height: 4.20 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank
18th Century
Edo Period (1615-1868)
Circa
1700
-
1743
'Kenzan', Catalogue of exhibition at the Miho Museum, 2004, Item 30
Decoration
composed of
white slip
Rim Of Base
Diameter 7.90 cm
Lid
Diameter 9.00 cm
Height 2.10 cm
Base
Diameter 9.00 cm
Height 2.40 cm
Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing
Inscription present: KENZAN
Accession number: C.301 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 74311
Old number: BJ.144
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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