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Framed Panel with Jun [Chün] Ware Shards

Chinese (Artist)

Shards: 12th-15th century; Mounting: 18th-19th century

These shards of broken pottery likely date to the Song Dynasty. They were prized for their rich blue and purple colors. The shards were collected and mounted to show off their coloration. This may have taken place at the end fo the 18th century during the Qianlong [Ch'ien-lung] emperor's reign.

Provenance

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William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

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China (Place of Origin)

Measurements

12 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (31.12 x 41.28 x 3.81 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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49.1301

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