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Jar: JL.43-1984

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain ovoid jar. Thrown, and painted in enamels with butterflies, peony, chrysanthemum and other flowers with paths and verandas.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1984) by Jenyns, Roger, Mr and Mrs

Dating

Edo Period (1615-1868)
17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1660

School or Style

Kakiemon

Materials used in production

Enamel
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Throwing (pottery technique)
Enamelling

Identification numbers

Accession number: JL.43-1984
Primary reference Number: 140521
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 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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