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Vase: C.26-1920

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Opaque-white glass, blown. Of inverted baluster-shape, Chinese 'mei ping' form, with a short neck and moulded vertical ribs on the outside.

Notes

History note: Unknown

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

(1920) by Unknown

Note

Origin uncertain. Attributed to Bristol on accession.

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.26-1920
Primary reference Number: 27080
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 3 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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