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A green enamelled dragon dish: C.21-2017

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A green enamelled dragon dish

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Description

A green enamelled dragon dish, Zhengde (正德1506-1521) mark and period

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1510s
1520s
1506 - 1521

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.21-2017
Primary reference Number: 229615

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 21 August 2019 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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