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Water dropper: C.19-2014

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Description

A toroidal water dropper of porcelain with very pale blue glaze , decorated in strong blue with rocks , trees and two sailing ships. The top surface very rubbed and scratched.

Notes

History note: Originating from the joint collections of Professor Peter H. Plesch and Mrs. Gerta R. (Traudi) Plesch OBE

Legal notes

Given by Philippa Neilson

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2014) by Neilson, Philippa

Dating

18th Century-19th Century
Circa 1700 - Circa 1899

School or Style

Korean

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.19-2014
Primary reference Number: 201318

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Created: Thursday 7 May 2015 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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