Bowl
18th century (made)
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Bowl, the traditional Buddhist alms-vessel, of conical form with contracted mouth mounted with a silver band; conical base. Buff stoneware with streaked brown glaze, recalling the Jian ware of the Song dynasty.
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Materials and techniques | Stoneware with streaked brown glaze and silver mount |
Brief description | Bowl, buff stoneware with streaked brown glaze and silver mount; China, Qing dynasty, 18th century |
Physical description | Bowl, the traditional Buddhist alms-vessel, of conical form with contracted mouth mounted with a silver band; conical base. Buff stoneware with streaked brown glaze, recalling the Jian ware of the Song dynasty. |
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Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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Accession number | C.837-1936 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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