Vessel
1620-1720 (made)
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Vessel, in the shape of a rhinoceros horn, of white glazed porcelain, moulded in relief with dragon heads, a spotted deer, and branches of plum blossom and pine tree.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed porcelain with moulded decoration in relief |
| Brief description | Dehua ware. Vessel, in the shape of a rhinoceros horn, white glazed porcelain with moulded decoration in relief, China |
| Physical description | Vessel, in the shape of a rhinoceros horn, of white glazed porcelain, moulded in relief with dragon heads, a spotted deer, and branches of plum blossom and pine tree. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Dr. S. W. Bushell, accessioned in 1883. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Production | from label |
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| Accession number | 33-1883 |
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| Record created | January 20, 2009 |
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