Vase
1620-1720 (made)
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Porcelain vase that was misfired, decorated with moulded prunus blossoms in relief. Traces of gilding. The neck is mounted with later engraved Iranian brass.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with engraved brass mount |
| Brief description | Dehua ware. Vase, porcelain with an engraved Persian brass mount, China, 1620-1720 |
| Physical description | Porcelain vase that was misfired, decorated with moulded prunus blossoms in relief. Traces of gilding. The neck is mounted with later engraved Iranian brass. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Robert Murdoch Smith, accessioned in 1876. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Bought in Persia. |
| Production | label |
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| Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose and Luisa E. Mengoni Chinese Export Ceramics London: V&A Publishing, 2011, p.129, pl.184 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1649-1876 |
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| Record created | January 19, 2009 |
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