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Bowl: C.62-1911

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain bowl, decorated in blue and white. The bowl looks as if it once had gilt decoration. Possibly K'ang Hsi
Possibly made for export to Europe

Notes

History note: From the Joseph Dixon Collection. Sold at Christie's, 17th March 1911. Lot 163

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 27 cm
11.4

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Materials used in production

Gilt
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Gilding

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.62-1911
Primary reference Number: 75688
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 November 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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