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A rare blue and white globular bowl: C.16-2017

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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A rare blue and white globular bowl

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A rare blue and white globular bowl, Xuande (宣德1426-1435) mark and period, with flower scroll (slightly blurred, glaze-flake to rim, glaze with unpleasant crackle to base)

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-11-20) by H.M. Government

Dating

1426 - 1435

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.16-2017
Primary reference Number: 229610
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Created: Wednesday 21 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 26 November 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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