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Bowl: OC.47-1946

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Shallow porcelain bowl, the sides divided into six compartments by slightly raised ribs. The bottom of the bowl is engraved with two fish and water (conjugal felicity) and has a narrow low foot. The rim is unglazed, while the rest of the bowl is coated with Ying Ch'ing glaze, of the Honan province.

Notes

History note: Bought from C. T. Loo, Shanghai, March 1935

Legal notes

O.C. Raphael Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 18.1 cm
Height: 4.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Song Dynasty
960 - 1279

Components of the work

Bowl Bottom
Rim

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.47-1946
Primary reference Number: 77738
Oscar Raphael: 112

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

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

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