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Ewer: C.18-1947

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Production: Unknown

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Description

San ts'ai style wine ewer, in a turquoise and red colour.

Legal notes

Bought from Bluett and sons, with the Aston Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 14.6 cm
Height: 23.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1905-04-30) by Bluett & Sons

Dating

Ming Dynasty
1506 - 1521

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.18-1947
Primary reference Number: 72696
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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