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Vase: C.62-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Thick stoneware vase, with a thick grey green glaze. Lung-ch'uan type. Globular body with the neck ground down and a metal rim attached. The vase is decorated with pomegranate flowers and leaves in applied relief, with trailed slip stems.
Glazed base, burnt orange brown. Thick unglazed foot with chamfered inside edge.

Notes

History note: Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Bought with the Glaisher Fund, Brangwyn collection

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 18 cm
Height: 18 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

Yuan Dynasty
1271 - 1368

Components of the work

Rim composed of metal
Decoration
Foot

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.62-1934
Primary reference Number: 75690
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 8 July 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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