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Bowl and cover: OC.126 & A-1946

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware edged cover with double tiered knob for handle, and crackled celadon glaze. Double band of incised lines delimits the freely drawn incised petal patterns which encircle the knob. Portion of upturned edge and interior unglazed except for brush slappings in the center. Fine white biscuit.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

O.C. Raphael Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

14th Century-16th Century
1300 - 1599

Components of the work

Interior
Upturned Edge

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Incising

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.126 & A-1946
Primary reference Number: 77548

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

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

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