Ewer and pair of vases and wooden showcase. White ware.
History note: H.S. Reitlinger (d.1950); the Reitlinger Trust, Maidenhead, from which transferred in 1991.
Bequeathed by H.S. Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio
Northern Song (960-1127)
Circa
960
-
1127
Probably Fujian in imitation of Ding ware.
Case
composed of
wood (plant material)
Case (D)
Depth 14.5 cm
Diameter 37 cm
Height 25.4 cm
Ewer
Diameter 13.2 cm
Height 17.6 cm
Vase (B)
Diameter 8.6 cm
Height 15.4 cm
Vase (C)
Diameter 8.6 cm
Height 15.4 cm
Glazing (coating) : Grey stoneware decorated all over in a mottled, cream glaze
Accession number: C.635A-D-1991
Primary reference Number: 20988
Old object number: CHICER/116(3)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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