Towel Stand
17th century (made)
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This is a model of a towel stand, made of earthenware with aubergine, turquoise, and white glaze. This type of earthenware figure was mass-produced to be buried with the deceased.
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware with glaze |
Brief description | Lead glazed earthenware model of a towel stand, Cer, China, Ming, 17th century. |
Physical description | Model of a towel stand, earthenware with aubergine, turquoise, and white glaze. |
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Gallery label | Model of a towel stand
Ming dynasty
1600-1650
Earthenware with coloured glazes
P. Cookson Smith Gift
Museum no. FE.286-2005(2007) |
Credit line | Given by Dr Peter Cookson Smith |
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Summary | This is a model of a towel stand, made of earthenware with aubergine, turquoise, and white glaze. This type of earthenware figure was mass-produced to be buried with the deceased. |
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Accession number | FE.286-2005 |
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Record created | July 10, 2006 |
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