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Production: Unknown
Celadon glazed stoneware incense burner, thrown, with luted, modelled and incised feet and handle. The bowl is circular with a flat base, and curved sides opening out towards the flat rim. The handle is in the form of a dragon's head and neck and three feet, one of which is below the handle.
The greenish grey glaze is unevenly applied.
History note: Purchased with its fitted inscribed wooden box from Mayuyama
Given by Godfrey St. George Montague Gompertz
Height: 10 cm
Length: 14.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1905-06-14) by Gompertz, Godfrey St. George Montague
Six Dynasties
220
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589
Rim
Diameter 10.3 cm
Feet And Handle
Accession number: C.62-1992
Primary reference Number: 75693
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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