Chinese Ding Yao flower pot and stand

An image of Flower pot and stand. Circular with deep almost straight sides and slightly convex base, pierced by five drainage holes. Ding yao type. With an oval label printed in black with a tower and 'Malcolm Collection', and inscribed in blue ink D. 134. Circular wooden stand with five legs.There are brown stains around the interior, especially below the rim, and round the exterior near the base. A few stains and marks on the base. One leg of the stand is damaged on the inside. White unglazed porcelain, pierced base, height 7.4 cm, diameter 16.3 cm, after 960. Song Dynasty or later. Chinese. Acquisition Credit: Lent to the museum by Helen H. L. Whittow (nee Malcolm).

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Flower pot and stand. Circular with deep almost straight sides and slightly convex base, pierced by five drainage holes. Ding yao type. With an oval label printed in black with a tower and 'Malcolm Collection', and inscribed in blue ink D. 134. Circular wooden stand with five legs.There are brown stains around the interior, especially below the rim, and round the exterior near the base. A few stains and marks on the base. One leg of the stand is damaged on the inside. White unglazed porcelain, pierced base, height 7.4 cm, diameter 16.3 cm, after 960. Song Dynasty or later. Chinese. Acquisition Credit: Lent to the museum by Helen H. L. Whittow (nee Malcolm).

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Accession Number: ML.9 & A-1992
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Photographer name: Katie Young
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ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 27/1

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