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(Production)
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
History note: Sold at Sotheby's, 26 May 1937, lot 37. Bought by Sparks. Bought from Soame Jenyns
Bought from Soame Jenyns, using the Glaisher Fund
Method of acquisition: Bought
(1950-10-20)
by
Jenyns, Soame
Ming Dynasty
1426
-
1435
Jar
Diameter 22.9 cm
Height 18.7 cm
Jar And Cover
Height 28.3 cm
Accession number: C.119 & A-1950
Primary reference Number: 71485
Stable URI
Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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