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Spoon: MAR.M.200-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown
Carver: Unknown

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Description

Porcelain decorated with enamel colours; of typical form with flat-bottomed egg-shaped bowl on a tapering handle, painted with two red koi carp tied with a ribbon (symbolising the union of marriage) a pattern of interlaced squares (suymbolising good fortune) a lotus flower, other flowers, leaves and scrolls. The back has been painted with three magic musrooms (signifying long life and good fortune) and the seal mark of Tung-Chi.

Notes

History note: Not known before Charles Brinsley Marlay, London

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 16.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

Emperor Tung-Chi, Ching Dynasty
19th Century
1862 - 1873

School or Style

Chinese

Components of the work

Paint composed of enamel
Spoon composed of porcelain

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.200-1912
Primary reference Number: 166873
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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