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1996.17.218.5

Saucer, lacquered surface, one of five [1996.17.218 .1 - .5] [ASh [OPS move] 13/6/2017]

1996.17.218.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Saucer, lacquered surface, one of five [1996.17.218 .1 - .5] [ASh [OPS move] 13/6/2017]
Long description
Black lacquer saucer scattered with gold and red ornaments. Shallow bowl with a circular well in the centre and a short foot on the underside. For the other saucers see the records 1996.17.218 .1 - .4 [ASh [OPS move] 13/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Tokyo
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector John Lowe
PRM source John Lowe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1970
Date collected
circa 1970
Acquisition information
Donated: 02/1996
Materials and processes
Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Pigment, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Painted
Dimensions
Diameter: max 135 mm, Height: max 19 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1996.17.218.5
Research and responses

For more information on tea and tea drinking see the donor's typescript catalogue p. 28.

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Saucer, Tea Accessory, Food Accessory

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