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dish
Object Type
dish
Museum number
1980,0227.4
Description
Dish. Kingfisher by flowering cherry. Made of blue underglaze porcelain.
Production date
19thC(late)
Production place
Made in:
Mikawachi
Materials
porcelain
Ware
Hirado ware
Technique
glazed
underglazed
Dimensions
Diameter:
22.70 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
bird and flower
fruit
Acquisition name
Donated by:
David Hyatt King
Donated by:
Annela H King
In Memory of:
Gerald Reitlinger
Acquisition date
1980
Department
Asia
Registration number
1980,0227.4