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bowl
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Object type
Museum number
PDF,A.585
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Description
Porcelain bowl with copper bound rim. Covered in deep blue glaze and incised on inside with five-clawed dragons among clouds with a pearl in the centre. Deep brown slip on foot ring and base.
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Culture/period
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Date
- 1644-1662
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Production place
- Made in: Jingdezhen
- (Asia,China,Jiangxi (province),Jingdezhen)
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Height: 61 millimetres
- Diameter: 210 millimetres
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Curator's comments
Published PDF date : Qing 18thCRoom 95 label text:
PDF A585
Dish with blue glaze
This porcelain bowl is incised on the inside with five-clawed dragons among clouds with a pearl in the centre. It is covered in a deep blue glaze and there is a brown slip on the base. It has a copper rim.
Porcelain with incised design and blue glaze and copper rim
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province 江西省, 景德鎮
Qing dynasty, AD 1644–1662 -
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Location
On display: G95/dc46/sh7
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition notes
PDF card: Acquired 1952. Elphinstone Gift
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Department
Asia
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Registration number
PDF,A.585
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