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Bowl: OC.103-1946

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

White circular stoneware bowl with a glossy cream coloured glaze, minutely crackled, varying from cream to mouse colour. The bowl has a low base, bulging centre, short neck, and trumpet shaped mouth. On the shoulder are lion heads in relief.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael 1941, received 1946

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 14.6 cm
Height: 5.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Ming Dynasty
17th Century#
1600 CE - 1644 CE

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.103-1946
Primary reference Number: 77503
Oscar Raphael: 31
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 11 August 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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