Vase
19th century (made)
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Vase of porcelain, pear-shaped, outlined in light red with a phoenix bird on a white ground. Bordered by two lines in underglaze blue round the bottom of the neck and the low body.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and red |
Brief description | Vase, porcelain painted in underglaze blue and red; Japan, Yokohama, 19th century |
Physical description | Vase of porcelain, pear-shaped, outlined in light red with a phoenix bird on a white ground. Bordered by two lines in underglaze blue round the bottom of the neck and the low body. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Miao San' signed |
Object history | Purchased from D. Marcus (40 Charterhouse Square), accessioned in 1892. 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 | 464-1892 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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