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Mortuary Bowl

31-31-16

From: China | Near Canton | Mei Wa School Estate

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 31-31-16
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Near Canton | Mei Wa School Estate
Section Asian
Materials Clay | Glaze
Technique Ceramic | Glazed | Fired
Description

Miniature bowl. Of hard light grey clay turned buff on surface, covered-except for high base-with a dirty grey green glaze. Globular body with wide mouth with roll back collar. Probably made for mortuary use only.
Height 3.1 cm
Outside Diameter 3.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Theodore Greene, 1931

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