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Jar: C.347 & A-1934

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Flat porcelaneous stoneware jar and cover, with an almost flask shaped body, and a thick white glaze. Decorated with the emblems of longevity, a stag, a fir tree, the emblem of happiness, and a bat , all in two shades of brown. On the other side is an inscription. Tz'u chou

Notes

History note: Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Purchased from Frank Brangwyn, with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.2 cm
Width: 12.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

960 - 1644

Materials used in production

Porcelaneous ware
Glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.347 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 74627
Brangwyn: 52
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 14 September 2015 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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