Tile
1368-1644 (made)
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Ridge-tile surmounted by a carp of red earthenware, covered with green and yellow lead glazes. The carp rests on its head and fins, with tail raised in the air.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with coloured lead glazes |
| Brief description | Ridge-tile surmounted by a carp, earthenware with coloured lead glazes, China, Ming dynasty |
| Physical description | Ridge-tile surmounted by a carp of red earthenware, covered with green and yellow lead glazes. The carp rests on its head and fins, with tail raised in the air. |
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| Object history | Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co. (Mr. Wylde's Purchases in China), accessioned in 1912. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. From Beijing. In 1912 C.H. Wylde, the first Keeper of Ceramics and first member of V&A staff to visit East Asia, acquired architectural fittings and fragments from China. |
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| Accession number | C.387-1912 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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