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Water pot: C.40A-1962

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown

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Description

One of a pair of water pots with peach bloom glaze. Mark of K’ang Hsi

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Bequeathed by The Hon Lady Ward

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1962-10-18) by Ward, The Hon Lady

Dating

K’ang Hsi (1662-1722)
Circa 1662 - 1722

Materials used in production

Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.40A-1962
Primary reference Number: 74950
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2021 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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