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Bowl: C.14-2008

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain, decorated with Buddhist figures in five-coloured overglaze enamels, known as Benjarong, which was made in China specially for the Siamese market in Thailand.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Prof. David McMullen

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 17.5 cm
Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-06-09) by McMullen, David

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 - 1900

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Glazing (coating)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.14-2008
Primary reference Number: 163294
Entry form number: 988

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 27 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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