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vase
Object Type
vase
Museum number
1980,0227.22
Description
Vase. The Three Friends of Winter (pine tree, bamboo and prunus). Made of bisque porcelain, moulded and carved. Hirado ware.
Cultures/periods
Meiji Era
Production date
1868-1899
Production place
Made in:
Mikawachi
Materials
porcelain
Ware
Hirado ware
Technique
mould-made
carved
Dimensions
Height:
39.50 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
the three friends of winter
Acquisition name
Donated by:
David Hyatt King
Donated by:
Annela H King
In Memory of:
Gerald Reitlinger
Acquisition date
1980
Department
Asia
Registration number
1980,0227.22