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Wine pot: OC.4 & A-1937

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware wine pot and cover, with a ying-ch'ing type glaze. The pot is moulded and melon shaped, with a spout rising from the head of a monster. A Kylin is on the lid

Legal notes

Given by Oscar C. Raphael

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.3 cm
Length: 12.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

14th Century, Late
Production date: after AD 1368 : Yuan dynasty or later

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.4 & A-1937
Primary reference Number: 77707

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025

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

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