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Mug: C.16-1978

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain mug, of European silver/ceramic shape. Clear glaze. Probably Fu-chien

Notes

History note: Ex Sedgwick Collection

Legal notes

Given by Dr S. Smith

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.5 cm
Width: 3.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1978) by Smith, Sydney, Dr

Dating

17th Century, Late
1650 - 1699

Materials used in production

Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.16-1978
Primary reference Number: 72331
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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