Cup Item Number: Edz1439 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A small barrel-shaped stepped, incurving slightly at the lip, cup with a slightly flared foot ring. Cut vertically on inner surface. Glazed with a slightly convex base. Light yellow-white, heavy, fine-grained body, showing some burnt iron spots on the unglazed foot rim. Thick, light grey-white glaze pools over lip, forms welt midway down exterior wall.
History Of Use
Probably intended for domestic use within China. May be a type of ware called Sh-fu since these two characters, interpreted as meaning "privy council" are frequently found inscribed in raised slip within comparable vessels. They were widely exported throughout Southeast Asia.
Item History
- Made in China before 1400
- Owned by Dan N. Kuhn before July 16, 1984
- Received from Dan N. Kuhn (Seller) and Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) on July 16, 1984
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Dan N. Kuhn
- Received from
- Dan N. Kuhn (Seller) and Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1400
- Ownership Date
- before July 16, 1984
- Acquisition Date
- on July 16, 1984
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0989/0005