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Jar: C.11-1975

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain jar decorated in underglaze blue with dragons.

Legal notes

Given by Dr Sydney Smith

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 53.5 cm
Height: 51.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Smith, Sydney, Dr

Dating

Period of Chia Ching
1522 - 1566

Materials used in production

blue Underglaze colour
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Underglaze

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.11-1975
Primary reference Number: 138207
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 28 November 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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