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Vase: OC.2-1936

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

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Description

Stoneware vase, possibly a kiln waster, Lung-chuan type. Marked and ground on one side, neck ground and metal rim attached. Buff body with thick pale grey green glaze. Tapered glazed foot with an unglazed rim.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Reginald R. Cory

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8.5 cm
Height: 12.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Cory, Reginald R.

Dating

Song Dynasty#
960 - 1279

Components of the work

Rim composed of metal
Foot Rim

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.2-1936
Primary reference Number: 77634
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 14 July 2016 Last processed: Thursday 3 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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