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Bowl: OC.97-1946

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Shallow steatite (soapstone) bowl covered with a cream coloured glaze, with a broad crackle. The rim is painted in imitation of a bronze ring. Engraved under the glaze is is a narrow band of floral scroll near the rim. There is also a broader band of peonies and in the bottom a double fish emblem and waves.

Notes

History note: Note states that the bowl was bought from the Sherwan sale, November 2nd 1925

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 19.4 cm
Height: 6.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Ming Dynasty
1368 - 1644

Components of the work

Rim

Materials used in production

Glaze
Soapstone

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.97-1946
Primary reference Number: 77877
Oscar Raphael (?): OR. 107
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 10 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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