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Jar: OC.69-1936

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Description

Globular jar decorated in blue black underglaze, applied over a creamy white slip. The jar has a Vietnamese shape, with Thai decoration. Bands encircle upright and lower body, unglazed mouth. Body divided into six rectangular panels with alternating cross hatching and vegetal motifs. Slightly curved foot ring and unglazed flat base. Fine pinkish tan biscuit.
Lid missing.

Legal notes

Given by Oscar Raphael

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.2 cm
Width: 8.2 cm

Relative size of this object

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Place(s) associated

  • Sawankhalok ⪼ Thailand

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

14th/15th Century
1300 - 1499

Components of the work

Decoration
Mouth, Base

Materials used in production

Slip coating
Underglaze black

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.69-1936
Primary reference Number: 138406
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 3 November 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 3 November 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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