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Waster: C.456-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Kiln waster. Stoneware, celadon-glazed. Fragmentary waster comprising two stacked bowls with heavy walls, both with traces of sandy supports on the foot, the base of the lower piece marked with an incised cross.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Gompertz Gift

Place(s) associated

  • Kangjin-gun ⪼ South Cholla province ⪼ Korea

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs

Dating

Koryo Dynasty
13th Century
Circa 1200 - 1250

Components of the work

Glaze composed of celadon glaze

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Stoneware, celadon-glazed

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.456-1984
Primary reference Number: 16241
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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