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Bowl: C.20-2008

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware, painted in abstract design in green and brown straw glaze.

Notes

History note: R & G McPherson Antiques, 40 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BX

Legal notes

Purchased with the Maud Ochs Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Changsha ⪼ Hunan ⪼ China

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-10-13) by R & G McPherson Antiques

Dating

Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Circa 618 CE - 907 CE

Components of the work

Rim Diameter 15.3 cm
Decoration

Techniques used in production

Throwing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.20-2008
Primary reference Number: 165677
Entry form number: 970

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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