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Bowl: C.27-1978

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Underglazed bowl with au-hua dragons, picked out in copper red. The bowl has a Hsuan-te mark, but it is probably late Ming.

Legal notes

Given by Dr Sydney Smith

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 21 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1905-05-31) by Smith, Sydney, Dr

Materials used in production

Underglaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Underglaze

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.27-1978
Primary reference Number: 73963
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 16 February 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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