Bowl
late 18th century or early 19th century (made)
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Bowl of porcelain, painted round the outside with conventional floral devices and a dragon, between borders of flower and diaper ornament. Inside in a circular medallion is a lion amid foliage.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilt |
Brief description | Bowl, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilt; Japan, Arita kilns (Imari type), Edo period, late 18th or early 19th century |
Physical description | Bowl of porcelain, painted round the outside with conventional floral devices and a dragon, between borders of flower and diaper ornament. Inside in a circular medallion is a lion amid foliage. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Fukki chôshun' (Mark in blue)
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Gallery label | Teabowl (Chawan)
Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilding
Mark: 'Fuki Choshun' (riches, honour and long-life)
JAPANESE (Arita kilns, Imari type)
Early 18th century
613-1903
W.H. Cope Bequest(as at 2005) |
Credit line | Bequeathed by W. H. Cope, Esq. |
Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. W. H. Cope, accessioned in 1903. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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Accession number | 613-1903 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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