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Basin

Description

Water basin (yusamashi) of grey stoneware with a crackled cream glaze, with an irregular rim, with design of quails and millet, Satsuma ware, by Sansetsu: Japan, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1921.1148 B

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Basin

Production information

Sansetsu, c. 19th century (fl.)
Satsuma province, Japan, East Asia

Date

19th century

Materials

Stoneware

Physical description

Grey stoneware, crackled cream glaze, green and gilt ornament

Exhibitions

  • Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
    National Museum of Scotland

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world cultures, exploring east asia

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