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Pottery: Unknown
Stoneware incense burner with foot rim and three spur feet. White body, thrown and turned to cylindrical form. Small buttons of clay applied and carved to produce spring and autumn blossoms (cherry and maple). ‘Chain‘ carved on upper face of rim. White glaze with overglaze brush decoration of spider’s web and spider. Elegant lid of silver alloy (SHIBUICHI), pierced with holes in the shape of cherry and maple blossoms.
History note: Unknown before Lt. Col. Kenneth Dingwall, DSO.
Height: 6.90 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1934-09-20) by Dingwall, Kenneth, Lt Col., DSO
18th Century, Late
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Circa
1775
-
Circa
1799
Decoration
composed of
pigment
( black)
Lid
composed of
sliver alloy
Diameter 4.70 cm
Height 1.80 cm
Foot Rim
Diameter 2.30 cm
Pot
Diameter 6.20 cm
Height 5.90 cm
Glazing (coating)
Turning
Throwing
Accession number: OC.4 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 77708
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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