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Vase: C.49-1934

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Lead-glazed earthenware vase, with two moulded dragon handles. Soft, fine white body. Mottled brown glaze on the top part of the body.

Notes

History note: Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 15.2 cm
Height: 31.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

T’ang Dynasty (618-906)
Circa 618 - 907

Components of the work

Handles
Lower Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazed

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.49-1934
Primary reference Number: 75283
Brangwyn Collection: 5A
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 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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