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Cup: C.32-1927

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Current Location: Gallery 29 - Korean Gallery

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Cup with chrysanthemum design. Stoneware, thrown, shaped, incised and celadon-glazed. The rounded cup has a slightly incurved mouth with six indentations and rests on a flared foot with matching notches. The outside is finely incised with chrysanthemum sprays in six petal panels which correspond to the shape of the rim. Another chrysanthemum spray is incised in the recessed centre. The pale bluish-green glaze is glossy and crackled. The footring has been wiped free of glaze and shows traces of four fire-clay spurs. The cup has lost its original stand.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Dr W.M. Tapp

Measurements and weight

Height: 5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1927-12-17) by Tapp, W. M., Dr

Dating

11th-12th Century
Koryo Dynasty
Circa 1050 - 1150

Components of the work

Glaze composed of celadon glaze
Foot Diameter 3.3 cm
Rim Diameter 8 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Stoneware, thrown, shaped, incised and celadon-glazed
Glazing (coating)
Forming

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.32-1927
Primary reference Number: 16125

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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