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Bowl

early 19th century (made)
Place of origin

Bowl made of semi-opaque white glass, imitating jade, the sides curve outwards to the rim.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glass
Brief description
Bowl, semi-opaque white glass, China, Qing dynasty, early 19th century
Physical description
Bowl made of semi-opaque white glass, imitating jade, the sides curve outwards to the rim.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.25in
Object history
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology (Jermyn Street, London), accessioned in 1901. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Collection
Accession number
4841-1901

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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