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Jar: C.36-1920

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

One of two hard-paste porcelain jars, not a pair. Decorated in blue and white. Marked with three concentric blue rings. K'ang Hsi

Notes

History note: Lent to the Vice-Chancellor's residence, 7th July 1997

Legal notes

Given by Sir Herbert Thompson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 22.2 cm
Height: 23.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1920) by Thompson, Henry Francis Herbert, Sir, Bart

Materials used in production

Hard-paste porcelain

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.36-1920
Primary reference Number: 206791
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Created: Tuesday 15 September 2015 Updated: Wednesday 27 June 2018 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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