Cup
1662-1722 (made)
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Cup of porcelain, in the shape of a rhinoceros-horn. Applied in relief on the outside with lotus and sprays of magnolia. Painted in green, white and manganese-purple on a yellow ground, with stems carried down in three points to form feet.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with applied decoration in relief, painted in coloured glazes |
| Brief description | Cup, porcelain with applied decoration in relief, painted in white and coloured glazes, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) |
| Physical description | Cup of porcelain, in the shape of a rhinoceros-horn. Applied in relief on the outside with lotus and sprays of magnolia. Painted in green, white and manganese-purple on a yellow ground, with stems carried down in three points to form feet. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Production | Register |
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| Other number | Loan no. 1388 |
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| Accession number | C.1061-1910 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2009 |
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