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1996.17.178.4

One of five sake cups [1996.17.178 .1 - .5], porcelain painted in enamel colours in kakiemon style with flowers. In wooden box [1996.17.178 .6] with a lid [1996.17.178 .7].

1996.17.178.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of five sake cups [1996.17.178 .1 - .5], porcelain painted in enamel colours in kakiemon style with flowers. In wooden box [1996.17.178 .6] with a lid [1996.17.178 .7].
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector John Lowe
PRM source John Lowe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1985
Date collected
circa 1985
Acquisition information
Donated: 02/1996
Materials and processes
Material Porcelain Pottery, Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Thrown, Process Glazed, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length x Width 44 x 50 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1996.17.178.4
Research and responses

For more information concerning the history and making of sake see John Lowe's article, 'The Taste of Sake', Kansai Time Out, October 1986, pp 8, 10.

Search terms: Vessel, Box, Pottery, Food and Drink, Cup, Food Accessory

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