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Jar: C.3-1963

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Description

Porcelain jar with a plain white glaze, under which is an incised design of phoenixes

Legal notes

Bought from Bluett, using the Leverton Harris Fund, 1963

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1963-03-07) by Bluett & Sons

Dating

Ming Dynasty
15th Century#
1400 - 1499

Materials used in production

Glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Incising

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.3-1963
Primary reference Number: 74477
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 July 2016 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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