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Maker: Unknown
Earthenware tripod ceremonial cooking vessel, with two curving handles. Imitating the ancient bronze cauldrons called ding. The nearly globular body with a projecting edge around the middle section has perforated loop handles which turn outward. Fine terracotta coloured biscuit.
In the areas unaltered by iridescence, the vessel is covered with a dark green lead glaze which coats the interior, exterior and base.
Missing cover. Interior edge of finger marked mouth rim has large chips and cracks, especially around the broken handle. Three spur marks are evident on the mouth rim. The vessel body has major repair below the handle. Glaze on feet chipped.
History note: Unknown before seller
Bought with the Glaisher Fund
Height: 10.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1934) by Brangwyn, Frank
Han Dynasty (BC 206 - AD 220)
Circa
-0206
-
220
Accession number: C.46-1934
Primary reference Number: 77733
Old number: B.3
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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