Sherd
1279-1368 (made)
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Sherd of a dish of porcelain, painted in underglaze blue. On the upper side, part of a lotus flower on a continuous wavy stem and a central medallion containing foliage; the underside painted with a similar border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Sherd of a dish, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, China (Jingdezhen), Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) |
| Physical description | Sherd of a dish of porcelain, painted in underglaze blue. On the upper side, part of a lotus flower on a continuous wavy stem and a central medallion containing foliage; the underside painted with a similar border. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Vernon Wethered |
| Object history | Object found in excavations in Fostat, Egypt |
| Production | Register |
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| Accession number | C.839-1919 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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