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Bowl fragment: C.134-1984

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Bowl fragment with parrot design. Stoneware, thrown, incised and celadon-glazed. This fragment of a bowl is finely incised with a peony motif in the centre and a pair of flying parrots on the sides. The glaze is of pale bluish-green jade colour, finely applied and crackled. The fine clay body is of a grey colour. There are trace of three quartzite spur-marks on the base.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Gompertz Gift

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.6 cm
Width: 16.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs

Dating

12th Century
Koryo Dynasty
Circa 1100 CE - 1150 CE

Note

Sadang-ri or Yuch'on-ri ware collected by Japanese at kiln site.

Components of the work

Glaze composed of celadon glaze
Base Diameter 6 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Stoneware, thrown, incised and celadon-glazed
Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.134-1984
Primary reference Number: 16212
Supplementary schedule: 18

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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