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Sherds: C.18.14A-J-1948

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Imitation celadon pottery sherds. Various shades of green glaze, and different decoration styles. All have a coarse buff coloured body.
G) Has a rosette in relief, like a T'ang Dynasty piece
H) Part of a small lobed bowl.

Notes

History note: Excavated from Kom el Dik, Alexandria

Legal notes

Exchanged, from Farouk I University, Alexandria, Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Exchanged (1948) by Farouk I University, Alexandria, Egypt

Dating

13th Century-14th Century
1200 CE - 1399 CE

Components of the work

C Length 10.2 cm Width 7.6 cm
J Length 10.5 cm Width 10.2 cm
H Length 3.4 cm Width 5.7 cm
E Length 6.7 cm Width 5.7 cm
F Length 7.3 cm Width 7.6 cm
A Length 7.6 cm Width 6.7 cm
I Length 7.9 cm Width 7 cm
D Length 7 cm Width 5.1 cm
B Length 8.6 cm Width 8.6 cm
G Length 9.2 cm Width 8.2 cm

Materials used in production

Pottery
Glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.18.14A-J-1948
Primary reference Number: 72641

Audit data

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

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

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