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Flower vase: C.339-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Tall stoneware vase of cylindrical form. Creamy base glaze, decorated with a central band containing two lion dogs chasing treasure bags (with ribbons) among clouds, coloured red, blue, green, brown. Above are four squared panels in green with motifs in black; below, a band of feathers

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 27.20 cm

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

Decoration composed of pigment ( red, green, blue, brown and black)
Vase Diameter 12.60 cm

Materials used in production

cream Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: BANKO

  • Text: oval BANKO seal
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.339-1934
Primary reference Number: 74592
Old number: B.1
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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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