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Saucer: OC.37-1946

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Porcelain saucer with a cream white glaze, incised with two fishes and waves. The saucer has sloping sides, a narrow flat rim, and a bronze ring. Ting ware.

Notes

History note: Bought from Mr Kuan W. Ho Canton, February 1935

Legal notes

O.C. Raphael Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 15.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Song Dynasty
960 - 1279

Components of the work

Ring composed of bronze

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Incising

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.37-1946
Primary reference Number: 138402
Oscar Raphael: 35

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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