Deep bowl with views of the countryside

Deep bowl with views of the countryside
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A deep bowl from the Meizan workshop, painted in overglaze enamels and gold over a crackled cream glaze with views of the Japanese countryside. It was bought at the Japan–British Exhibition in London in 1910.

Curatorial notes

Earthenware with crackled cream glaze, overglaze enamels and gold. Mark: 'Yabu Meizan' in a square gilt panel. Dingwall gift made with Art Fund support.

Exhibition history

Japan–British Exhibition, London, 1910 (acquired there).

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