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Jar: C.119 & A-1950

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

The white jar and cover have a blue dragon pattern going around them.
The mark and period of Hsuan Te can be found in a violet blue which is stronger than the decoration, within two concentric circles

Notes

History note: Sold at Sotheby's, 26 May 1937, lot 37. Bought by Sparks. Bought from Soame Jenyns

Legal notes

Bought from Soame Jenyns, using the Glaisher Fund

Place(s) associated

  • China ⪼ China

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1950-10-20) by Jenyns, Soame

Dating

Ming Dynasty
1426 - 1435

Components of the work

Jar Diameter 22.9 cm Height 18.7 cm
Jar And Cover Height 28.3 cm

Materials used in production

Hard-paste porcelain

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.119 & A-1950
Primary reference Number: 71485
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 25 April 2025 Last processed: Friday 25 April 2025

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

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