Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory
Soft-paste porcelain vase, painted underglaze in blue with Buddhist emblems, Chinese ladies playing musical instruments, and flowers.
History note: Bought by the Friends from Sotheby's (from the owner), 23rd June 1939 for £12
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Diameter: 5 3/8 in
Height: 10 1/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1939-07-29) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century, Mid
George II
Production date:
circa
AD 1755
Decoration composed of cobalt-blue
containing bone ash
Soft-paste porcelain
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
Accession number: EC.24A-1939
Primary reference Number: 131271
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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