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cup
Object Type
cup
Museum number
Franks.979
Description
Cup. Chinese boys and pine trees. Made of porcelain with underglaze blue decoration. Hirado ware.
Production date
1801-1850
Production place
Made in:
Mikawachi
Materials
porcelain
Ware
Hirado ware
Technique
glazed
painted
Dimensions
Diameter:
8.89 centimetres
Height:
6.35 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
child
tree/bush
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
Department
Asia
Registration number
Franks.979