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Jar: C.119 & A-1950

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

The white jar and cover have a blue dragon pattern going around them.
The mark and period of Hsuan Te can be found in a violet blue which is stronger than the decoration, within two concentric circles

Notes

History note: Sold at Sotheby's, 26 May 1937, lot 37. Bought by Sparks. Bought from Soame Jenyns

Legal notes

Bought from Soame Jenyns, using the Glaisher Fund

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1950-10-20) by Jenyns, Soame

Dating

Ming Dynasty
1426 - 1435

Components of the work

Jar Diameter 22.9 cm Height 18.7 cm
Jar And Cover Height 28.3 cm

Materials used in production

Hard-paste porcelain

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.119 & A-1950
Primary reference Number: 71485

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 25 April 2025

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

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