Pottery: Unknown
Fragment. Porcelain, glazed. Fragment of heavy bowl with sand adhering to the foot.
History note: From the Punwon (Toma-ri) kiln site
Gompertz Gift
Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs
15th Century#
Choson Dynasty (1392 - 1910)
Circa
1400
-
1500
The fragment is of very fine porcelain and has an evenly applied snow-white glaze. The footring shows that such bowls were carefully fired on fine sandy supports, enclosed in a saggar. They belong to the best type of white porcelain and were probably made for the royal household.
Decoration composed of glaze
Glazing (coating) : Porcelain, glazed
Accession number: C.358-1984
Primary reference Number: 16416
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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