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Sake bottle: C.6-1935

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware bottle moulded in the form of a sitting cat with face mask added. A long neck with everted rim rises from its back. A tubular spout comes from the mouth. Shiny brown glaze, with clear glaze on base. Three spur marks on base.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.50 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-05-01) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

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

Components of the work

Base composed of glaze ( clear)
All Except Base composed of glaze ( shiny brown)
Bottle Diameter 15.60 cm

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Moulded

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-1935
Primary reference Number: 75664
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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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