Container Item Number: 2695/23 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Light brown ceramic container (part a-b) partially covered in a clear glaze. The container (part a) has a wide cylindrical neck and body; body is slightly larger. Two small lungs attach on either side. The body is slightly concaved in between the lungs. The exterior is detailed with incised lines. Remnants of black and red colouring throughout. The lid (part b) is concaved with a rectangular shaped handle that is raised near the end of one side. Surface texture of both is mottled.

Narrative

Bought at Kinashiki, Japan.

Item History

What

Name
Container
Identification Number
2695/23 a-b
Type of Item
container
Material
clay, glaze and paint
Part A
height 17.0 cm, width 22.6 cm, depth 17.3 cm
Part B
height 3.4 cm, diameter 14.2 cm

Who

Culture
Japanese
Previous Owner
Jessie Isobel Binning
Received from
Jessie Isobel Binning (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Japan

When

Ownership Date
before September 26, 2007
Acquisition Date
on September 26, 2007

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
good
Current Location
Case 78
Accession Number
2695/0023 a-b