Vase

1900-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of porcelain, painted in red and gilt. Ovoid with narrow base, small mouth, and expanding rim. The entire surface is covered with a dense pattern of chrysanthemum blossoms.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in overglaze red enamel and gilt
Brief description
Vase, porcelain painted in overglaze red enamel and gilt; made by Kinkozan workshop, Awata, Japan, Meiji period, 1900-10
Physical description
Vase of porcelain, painted in red and gilt. Ovoid with narrow base, small mouth, and expanding rim. The entire surface is covered with a dense pattern of chrysanthemum blossoms.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.2cm
  • Diameter: 6.4cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Kinkozan' (Maker's mark in gold on a red cartouche)
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.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.233-1910

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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