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Vase: C.2870-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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An ovoid jar with a short neck, painted in blue afte the Chinese 'Transitional' style, with a landscape divided on one side by cliffs and swirling clouds containing two pairs of standing orientals with parasols and a single figure holding what may be a book. among roughly painted rocks and plants, with islands topped by pone trees and sailing boats. The neck has a dentate border.

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Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 24.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Delft ⪼ Holland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

17th Century#
1660 - 1670

School or Style

Transitional Period (1620-1683, China)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2870-1928
Primary reference Number: 74154
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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