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Cup and cover: ML.18 & A-1992

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Longquan Kilns

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Description

Covered cup, on small narrow foot. With petal decoration on the exterior; cracked celadon glaze, opaque on body but clear on cover.

Notes

History note: Captain Dugald Malcolm

Legal notes

Lent by Helen Whittow

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.6 cm
Height: 7.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1992) by Whittow, Helen H. L. (nee Malcolm)

Dating

Song Dynasty
960 - 1279

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Pottery

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: ML.18 & A-1992
Primary reference Number: 138724

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Applied Arts

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