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Fragments: OC.13-1940

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Buff, glazed earthenware fragments of a pillow, in seven pieces (some pieces have been previously repaired). Covered with a white slip, with incised decorations under the clear glaze, which has been stained green, red, and yellow. Green ground, with red and yellow folowers. Decorated with a white phoenix.

Notes

History note: Found at Hoies Yu Chou

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Eumorfopoulos

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.1 cm
Length: 43.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-05-16) by Eumorfopoulos, Mrs

Dating

Liao Dynasty
907 CE - 1125 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Ground colour
Glaze
Slip
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Slip coating
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.13-1940
Primary reference Number: 77561

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

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

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