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Saucer dish: C.57-1954

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Finely potted saucer dish with rich, soft, Imperial yellow glaze

Notes

History note: Bought by Sir Robert Hyde-Greg from Bluett, October 1935

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Sir Robert Hyde-Greg 1953, received 1954

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954-01-20) by Greg, Robert Hyde, Sir

Dating

Ming Dynasty
1488 - 1505

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.57-1954
Primary reference Number: 138229

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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