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Pot: OC.77-1938

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Compressed stoneware unguent pot (export-ware) with two small loop handles, and a grey celadon glaze. A faint moulded dragon encircles shoulders. The lower half of the body has hard to distinguish moulded cloud and wave patterns. Unglazed foot and base. Reddish brown biscuit.

Legal notes

Given by Ivor H. N. Evans

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.6 cm
Height: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-01-19) by Evans, Ivor H. N., MA

Dating

Yuan Dynasty
13th Century-14th Century
1200 - 1368

School or Style

Yuan

Components of the work

Foot, Base

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Glaze

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Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.77-1938
Primary reference Number: 77826
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 14 July 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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