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Sherds

960-1279 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sherds of a bowl of white earthenware, with incised dragon among stylised waves under a clear glaze.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • SHERD
  • SHERD
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, incised, glazed
Brief description
White ware. Sherds of a bowl, white earthenware with incised decoration under clear glaze, China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
Physical description
Sherds of a bowl of white earthenware, with incised dragon among stylised waves under a clear glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.4cm
  • Diameter: 23.2cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Object history
Found in Persia.
Production
Register
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.423&PART-1922

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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