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Bowl: C.637-1991

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Bowl. Finely potted, white porcelain, covered with a transparent green/blue glaze, and incised decoration. The bowl is gently flaring with a thick, slightly recessed base, the footrim is tall and neatly formed. There is no decoration on the outside. The inside is decorated with an incised and combed, freely drawn floral motif of lotus blossom and foliage, and a plain band beneath the rim.

Notes

History note: H.S. Reitlinger (d.1950); the Reitlinger Trust, Maidenhead, from which transferred in 1991.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by H.S. Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.6 cm
Width: 20 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

Song (style)
11th Century, Late
Circa 1075 - 1100

Components of the work

Inside

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Thrown, covered with glaze, decorated with incised and combed designs
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: round, white label, with serrated edge

  • Text: 404 or 494
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.637-1991
Primary reference Number: 21014
Old object number: CHICER/805
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 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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