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bowl
(?)
;
basin
;
vessel-stand
Object Type
bowl
(?)
basin
vessel-stand
Museum number
Franks.168
Description
Bowl (or basin), two handles; with lid; and saucer-stand. Ladies in garden on bowl and stand; on lid, musical instruments and/or antique objects. Made of pierced and blue underglaze and gilded porcelain.(+biscuit). Mark.
Cultures/periods
Qing dynasty
Kangxi
(reign)
Production date
1662-1722
Production place
Made in:
Jingdezhen
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
China
Materials
porcelain
gold
Ware
Export ware
Technique
pierced
glazed
gilded
underglazed
Dimensions
Diameter:
5.25 inches
Diameter:
8 inches
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
applied/decorative art
musical instrument
garden
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
Department
Asia
Registration number
Franks.168