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Bowl: O.1-1984

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 29 - Korean Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Spouted bowl. Bronze. The bowl has a slightly incurved mouth, a flat base, and a spout. Its thin walls are formed from a flat sheet of bronze raised by hammering, the marks of which are visible all over.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Gompertz Gift

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984-04-30) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs

Dating

Koryo Dynasty
14th Century
Circa 1300 - 1400

Note

This type of bowl was used for water or wine.

Components of the work

Base Diameter 18.2 cm
Walls

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Patinating

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1-1984
Primary reference Number: 16589
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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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