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Jug: C.147-1933

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Jug. Hard-paste porcelain painted underglaze in cobalt blue. The neck is of cylindrical form, mounted with an English silver rim and applied at the side with a loop handle; the globular body is resting on a flared footrim. The jug is painted with sprays of flowering prunus and chrysanthemum above a band of lotus petals around the foot, and the handle with a spray of leaves and a central flower head.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.5 in
Height: 8.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-06-15) by de Pass, Alfred A.

Dating

Ming Dynasty
Wanli Period (1573-1620)
Circa 1573 CE - Circa 1620 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt-blue
Mount composed of silver
Rim

Materials used in production

Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Hard-paste porcelain, thrown, painted underglaze in blue
Glazing (coating)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.147-1933
Primary reference Number: 72053

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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