bowl; cover

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Object Type: bowl; cover
Museum number: 1936,1012.265
Description: Deep bowl with straight, fluted sides and low domed cover, with a knob in the form of a stalk and leaf, incised with radiating lines. The base and rim of the inside of the cover have ink inscriptions. Made of Ding glazed stoneware.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 1162
Production place: Made in: Ding
Findspot: Found/Acquired: China
Materials
Ware
Technique
Dimensions: Diameter: 14 centimetres; Height: 12.70 centimetres; Weight: 0.55 kilograms
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Exhibition history: 2011 22 Jan-10 Apr, London, Royal Academy of Arts, British Sculpture
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1936
Acquisition notes: Published by Hobson in 1926, p. 23 cat. no. C136 and p. 63
Department: Asia
Registration number: 1936,1012.265

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