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Jar: C.305-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Kenzan (Imitation)

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Description

Stoneware jar of globular form with wide rim. Buff base glaze, decorated with Chinese characters ‘Longevity‘, ‘Happiness‘ in red brushwork panels at opposite sides, surrounded by clouds and peonies in red and green. Around the shoulder and rim, sea waves, leaves and geometric pattern.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.80 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Kyoto ⪼ Japan

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Edo period (1615-1868) / Meiji period (1868-1912)
Circa 1800 - Circa 1899

Components of the work

Decoration composed of pigments ( green and red)
Foot Diameter 10.80 cm
Jar Diameter 19.90 cm
Rim Diameter 9.70 cm

Materials used in production

buff base glaze Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: KENZAN

  • Text: KENZAN
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Brush painted
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.305-1934
Primary reference Number: 74348
Old number: BJ.180
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 October 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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