Fragment of base of sagger, containing part of small ash-glazed dish with curved walls (maruzara), resting on clay stacking ring (now part of FSC-P-523)

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At A Glance

  • Period

    late 16th century
  • Geography

    ogama kiln, possibly Ogaya district, Kani city, Gifu prefecture, Japan
  • Material

    Unglazed stoneware; stoneware with ash glaze
  • Accession Number

    FSC-P-518
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_FSC-P-518

Object Details

  • Description

    Fragment of base of sagger, containing part of small ash-glazed dish with curved walls (maruzara), resting on clay stacking ring.
    String-cut base with some accumulation of natural ash glaze; one long incised line, possibly a potter's mark or a portion of one.
    Lump of coarse clay, possibly a clay stacking ring, coated with mottled glaze, adhering to base.
  • Collection

    Freer Study Collection
  • Origin

    ogama kiln, possibly Ogaya district, Kani city, Gifu prefecture, Japan
  • Type

    Vessel
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