Summary
Decorative wooden stand, created as a support for a ceramic bowl, manufactured in Japan in the early Meiji period (1868-1880).
Wooden stands such as this were manufactured for the Western market. Acting as a miniature plinth, the stand would elevate the bowl into a higher form of art, which was a very attractive idea to the Western World. British designer Christopher Dresser adopted the form in his Japanese inspired designs for Minton pottery; he created vases with integral plinth-like bases.
Physical Description
Round wooden foot stand with three low feet. No markings. Slight hairline crack.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Date Made
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Type of item
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Keywords
Decorative Arts, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Japanese Art, Royal Exhibition Building
