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Ewer: OC.89-1946

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Buff earthenware ewer, in the form of a mermaid or harpy. With a pale green glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought from Bluett, November 1937

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael 1941, received 1946

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.8 cm
Length: 15.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Ming Dynasty
1368 - 1644

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.89-1946
Primary reference Number: 77859
Oscar Raphael: 75
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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