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Pottery: Unknown (Perhaps)
Stoneware bottle of double-gourd shape with a raised band around the upper bulb, having indentations all round it. A large ‘ knot ‘ is applied in relief at the waist. The neck (probably broken) has a metal cap. There is a brown glaze overall, with black and white splashes and runs.
History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA
Purchased with the Glaisher Fund
Height: 21.20 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank
18th Century, Late-19th Century#
Edo period (1615-1868) / Meiji period (1868-1912)
Circa
1775
CE
-
Circa
1899
CE
Decoration
composed of
modelled
( a large 'knot')
glaze
( white and black splahes and runs)
Base
Daimeter 11.00 cm
Bottle
Diameter 14.20 cm
Diameter 9.20 cm
Rim
Diameter 2.60 cm
Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing
Accession number: C.322-1934
Primary reference Number: 74533
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sake bottle" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/74533 Accessed: 2024-11-24 15:56:19
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