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Jar: C.74-1934

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Egg shaped stoneware jar, with a scroll neck and two loop handles. Decorated with incised floral designs, cut through a thick black glaze. Tz'u chou

Notes

History note: Unknown before seller

Legal notes

Bought from Frank Brangwyn, with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 31.1 cm
Width: 22.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Song Dynasty#
960 - 1279

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Incising

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.74-1934
Primary reference Number: 75961
Brangwyn Collection: 58
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2021 Last processed: Thursday 3 August 2023

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

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