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Grey Tu Bowl
Chinese Grey Tu Bowl
Grey Tu Bowl
Grey Tu Bowl

Chinese Grey Tu Bowl

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date14th Century
Object NameBowl
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 6.9 cm, Diameter: 12.6 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014502
About MeBorn in Aberdeen, James Cromar Watt (1862-1940) was an architect, enamellist and jeweller who amassed a vast collection of decorative art from overseas including Chinese lacquer ware, metalwork, ceramics, carvings and textiles. After his death, many of these objects were bequeathed to Aberdeen City Council.

This earthenware bowl decorated with floral motifs has a celadon glaze. Celadon glaze originated in China and later spread to Korea, Japan and Thailand.
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Watt’s bequest to Aberdeen’s collection encompassed over 350 objects of many different styles, shapes, and sizes.

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