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Flower vase: C.329-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Wood-fired stoneware vase of tall cylindrical form. Inset base with mark of cylindrical kiln support. Decoration in two bands, the upper of vertical grooves, the lower of incised arches. Creamy base glaze. Three small pours of a brown glaze which breaks into many colours.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 25.50 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Seto ⪼ 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 CE - Circa 1899 CE

Components of the work

Part composed of glaze ( brown)
Rim Diameter 10.30 cm
Base Diameter 9.90 cm

Materials used in production

cream Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.329-1934
Primary reference Number: 74555
BJ.161
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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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