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Bowl: C.1-1963

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain dice bowl. Decorated on the outside in underglaze blue, 15th century style.

Legal notes

Bought from Bluett and Sons, using the Leverton Harris Fund 1963

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 28.5 cm
Height: 11.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1963-01-24) by Bluett & Sons

Dating

Yongzheng (1723-1735)
1722 - 1735

Materials used in production

Underglaze colour
Hard-paste porcelain

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Six character mark of Yongzheng in a horizontal cartouche
  • Location: Below rim
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1-1963
Primary reference Number: 71520
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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