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Saucer: ML.17-1992

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Longquan Kilns

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Description

Straight-sided deep saucer, decorated with a good heavy Kinuta bluish-celadon glaze.

Notes

History note: Captain Dugald Malcolm

Legal notes

Lent by Helen Whittow

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 10.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Longquan ⪼ Zhejiang ⪼ China

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1992) by Whittow, Helen H. L. (nee Malcolm)

Dating

Song Dynasty#
960 - 1279

Materials used in production

Kinuta Celadon glaze
Pottery

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: ML.17-1992
Primary reference Number: 138723
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 27 January 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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