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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Bowl

first half of 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bulb-bowl, circular, with slightly rounded sides and a flat band above and below set with a row of studs; three semi-circular feet engraved with cloud scrolls. Porcelain with bluish-white glaze, the base and most of the interior unglazed.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, glazed
Brief description
Bulb-bowl, porcelain with bluish-white glaze; China, Ming dynasty, first half of 16th century
Physical description
Bulb-bowl, circular, with slightly rounded sides and a flat band above and below set with a row of studs; three semi-circular feet engraved with cloud scrolls. Porcelain with bluish-white glaze, the base and most of the interior unglazed.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 21.6cm
Styles
Production
label
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.122-1939

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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