Flower pot: C.350-1934

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Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown

Entities

Flower pot

Description

Wide mouthed flower pot or vase, with an indented neck limited by a projecting band. The body is subdivided into two band registers decorated with the same incised floral motif. The vase is covered in an olive green glaze with random patches of a rust brown colour. The interior is also glazed.
There are five holes in the base for drainage. The foot is sculptured and unglazed, pinkish white biscuit colour.

Notes

History note: Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Bought with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 19 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

Ming Dynasty
Circa 1368 - 1644

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Unglazed
Glazing
Incising

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.350-1934
Primary reference Number: 183623
Brangwyn number: B. 93
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 June 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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