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Charger: C.30-2016

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Polychrome charger of smooth grey-white stoneware. Underglaze cobalt blue, then overglaze green and red enamels. Although on this dish the red has completely gone, leaving faint images. Around the cavetto are cloud shaped ogival panels with 'ghosts' of red chrysanthemum flowers, and in the well is a bird in a pomegranate tree, with bamboo.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Peter Crabbe, 15th July 2004. Possibly from the Hoi An shipwreck.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

15th Century-16th Century
1428 CE - 1524 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 10.6 cm
At Base Diameter 5.5 cm

Materials used in production

Enamels
Underglaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.30-2016
Primary reference Number: 207673
Sale catalogue photo number: K160

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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