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Bowl

Bowl
 (c. 1550-1580)

Medium
stoneware (Swatow ware)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2003
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
stoneware (Swatow ware)
Measurements
7.8 × 36.0 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
Fujian province, south-east China, China
Accession Number
2003.490
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2003
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Stoneware, underglaze blue decoration, Swatow ware.

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