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Shaving bowl

Shaving bowl
 (18th century)

Medium
porcelain, enamel, gilt
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1892
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
porcelain, enamel, gilt
Measurements
8.0 × 25.0 × 24.2 cm
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
1638-D1A
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1892
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Gallery location
Not on display

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