Bowl
1905-1910 (made)
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The exquisite decoration seen on this bowl is characteristic of the work of the Yabu Meizan workshop, established in Osaka in 1880 by Yabu Meizan (1853-1934). Meizan was a regular participant in international exhibitions and frequently a prize-winner. The bowl was bought by their donor at the Japan-British Exhibition held in London in 1910.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with crackled cream glaze decorated in overglaze enamels and gold |
| Brief description | Bowl, earthenware with crackled cream glaze decorated in overglaze enamels and gold; made by Yabu Meizan workshop, Osaka, Japan, Meiji period, 1905-1910 |
| Physical description | Painted with views of the countryside |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Yabu Meizan' in a square gilt panel (Maker's mark on base) |
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| Credit line | Presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO with Art Fund support |
| Object history | Given by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO with Art Fund support, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Summary | The exquisite decoration seen on this bowl is characteristic of the work of the Yabu Meizan workshop, established in Osaka in 1880 by Yabu Meizan (1853-1934). Meizan was a regular participant in international exhibitions and frequently a prize-winner. The bowl was bought by their donor at the Japan-British Exhibition held in London in 1910. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.252-1910 |
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| Record created | October 30, 2008 |
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