Ceramics
Arita, Japan, Asia
1680-1720
Porcelain (hard-paste); Lime (alkaline) glaze
Molded, Painted, Gilded, Enameled
1975.0083
Object Number1975.0083 |
Apothecary bowl (Barber basin or shaving bowl)
Ceramics
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Claneil Foundation
Arita, Japan, Asia
1680-1720
Apothecary; Pharmacy; Medical; European market (Japanese manufacture)
Porcelain (hard-paste); Lime (alkaline) glaze
Molded, Painted, Gilded, Enameled
2.657 (H) , 10.709 (Diam)
6.75 (H) , 27.2 (Diam)
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[Book] Howard, David Sanctuary. 1984 New York and the China Trade. 142 p.
• Japanese Imari barber basin with Van Cortlandt family (NY) history: p. 63, no. A5, with flowers and water motif, Arita, Japan, c. 1680-1700
[Book] Ayers, John, et al. 1990 Porcelain for Palaces: The Fashion for Japan in Europe.
• Vienna porcelain dish with central reserve design inspired by somewhat similar Imari ware: p. 269, no. 310, Vienna, Austria, c. 1750 with blue shield mark.
[Book] Jorg, Christian J.A. 1986 The Geldermalsen: History and Porcelain.
• Somewhat similar example from the Geldermalsen wreck: p. 103, noting that two examples found there may have been property of ship's surgeon or an officer. Wreck took place January 3, 1752.