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1991.30.9

Circular ceramic wine cup, decorated with a man and a woman in traditional dress, and with Chinese script, on white ground. Rim is painted gold. There is a seal script maker's mark within the foot.

1991.30.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular ceramic wine cup, decorated with a man and a woman in traditional dress, and with Chinese script, on white ground. Rim is painted gold. There is a seal script maker's mark within the foot.
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Sichuan
Person
Field collector Bertha Hensman
PRM source Bertha Hensman
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1991
Date collected
By 1991
Acquisition information
Donated: 14/10/1991
Materials and processes
Material Porcelain Pottery, Material Pigment, Process Thrown, Process Painted, Process Glazed, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Height: max 47 mm, Diameter: max 92 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1991.30.9

Search terms: Vessel, Pottery, Writing, Food and Drink, Narcotic, Cup, Inscription, Food Accessory

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