Ceramics
Jingdezhen, China, Asia
1735-1770
Porcelain (hard-paste); Lime (alkaline) glaze
Molded, Enameled, Painted, Gilded
1956.0038.096
Object Number1956.0038.096 |
Apothecary bowl (Barber basin or shaving bowl)
Ceramics
Museum purchase
Jingdezhen, China, Asia
1735-1770
1. Label; Underside, within footrim; Rectangular, buff-colored paper label canted corners, a red border and "384" handwritten in pencil
Apothecary; Pharmacy; Medical
Porcelain (hard-paste); Lime (alkaline) glaze
Molded, Enameled, Painted, Gilded
3.1 (H) , 9.577 (L) , 13.25 (W)
7.8 (H) , 24.325 (L) , 33.655 (W)
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[Book] Litzenburg, Thomas V. & Bailey, Ann T. 2003 Chinese Export Porcelain in the Reeves Center Collection at Washington and Lee University. 288 p.
• See Figure 222 (p. 218) for description of barber's bowl and the history of the form.