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Bowl: ML.24-1992

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Porcelain bowl, covered with very pale greenish blue glaze, except for approximately 7cm on both sides of the rim. Circular, with deep, gently curving sides, standing on a footring. The glaze inside the bowl is speckled with black, particularly in the centre. Qingbai ware

Oval label printed in black with a tower and 'Malcolm Collection' and inscribed in blue black ink 'D./36'

Legal notes

Lent to the museum by Helen H. L. Whittow (nee Malcolm)

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 10.5 cm
Height: 4.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

12th Century-13th Century
1100 - 1299

Components of the work

Near Rim

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: ML.24-1992
Primary reference Number: 138729
Malcolm Collection: D./36
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 27 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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