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Vase: C.2.1 & A-1975

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

Entities

  • Vase
  • hexagonal vase and cover

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain hexagonal vase and cover, moulded and painted in enamels in Kakiemon style.

Legal notes

Given by H.M. Treasury

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-02-12) by H.M. Treasury

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
Production date: circa AD 1752

School or Style

Kakiemon

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Soft-paste porcelain, moulded and painted in enamels in Kakiemon style
Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2.1 & A-1975
Primary reference Number: 131423
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 12 October 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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