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Incense container: C.303 & A-1934

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Ogata, Kenzan (1663-1743)

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Description

Moulded stoneware incense container and lid of very irregular flat form. Lid shows river in white and blue, pine trees in dark brown, half-moon and clouds in gold. Inside both lid and base, white and blue hazy clouds on gold background. Sides of base and lid have geometric pattern in blue. Spur marks on base.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.20 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Edo Period (1615-1868)
Production date: AD 1705 : 1705 AD is the Japanese Houei the 4th year

Components of the work

Decoration composed of pigments ( white, blue, dark brown and gold)
Rim Diameter 12.20 cm
Lid Diameter 12.80 cm Height 1.40 cm
Base Diameter 12.80 cm Height 2.20 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Moulded

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 14 characters and 2 seals in blue brush work in square boarder
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Brush work
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.303 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 74338
Old number: BJ.48

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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