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Bowl: C.10-2016

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Description

Porcelain qingbai (bluish white) footed bowl. In the well are two boys playing in a scrolling vine surround

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Peter Crabbe, 17th June 2004

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

Song Dynasty
960 CE - 1279 CE

Components of the work

At Widest Point Diameter 20 cm
At Base Diameter 5.5 cm
Well

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.10-2016
Primary reference Number: 207653
Sale catalogue photo number: K688

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 January 2016 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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