Bowl
ca. 1690-1720 (made)
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Painted blue, both the bowl and cover are divided into two compartments containing incense burners, vases and various implements of the writing table as emblems of literary prowess.
CI: bowl, cover and stand of porcelain painted in blue. Stand dia 8 in (but bowl is only 6 in)
CI: bowl, cover and stand of porcelain painted in blue. Stand dia 8 in (but bowl is only 6 in)
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | porcelain decorated in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Blue lidded bowl decorated with a design of items from a writing table, Chinese, ca. 1690-1720 |
| Physical description | Painted blue, both the bowl and cover are divided into two compartments containing incense burners, vases and various implements of the writing table as emblems of literary prowess. CI: bowl, cover and stand of porcelain painted in blue. Stand dia 8 in (but bowl is only 6 in) |
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| Credit line | R. Clarke Edwards gift |
| Production | from label |
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| Accession number | C.178-1913 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2003 |
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