Bowl

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Usage Conditions ApplyAt A Glance
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Period
early 20th century -
Geography
Kyoto, Japan -
Material
Pottery with enamel glazes over clear glaze -
Dimension
H x W x D: 6.9 x 18.7 x 18.7 cm (2 11/16 x 7 3/8 x 7 3/8 in) -
Accession Number
F1980.185a-b -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1980.185a-b
Object Details
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Artist
Kizan -
Description
Bowl on low foot. Satsuma ware, "brocade" style (Nishiki-de).Clay: hard, fine, cream-colored, so-called "faience."Glaze: finely crackled, clear.Decoration: painted in gold and overglaze enamel colors; stylized small birds (chidori) covered with textile patterns over waves, also patterned. Design continues over rim onto exterior.Mark: rectangular, gold on black, Kizan (unidentified). -
Marks
Rectangular, gold on black, Kizan (unidentified). -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Origin
Kyoto, Japan -
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Dr. Harold P. Stern -
Type
Vessel -
Restrictions and Rights
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