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Refiring in a closed stove, late 18th century

Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The closed stove is used for the second firing of larger wares, which are put inside double walls holding the charcoal fire. This stove undertakes firing for about 24 hours. Yellow, purple and green glazes on enamelled porcelain are fired in the same manner.

Details

  • Title: Refiring in a closed stove, late 18th century
  • Location Created: Canton
  • Physical Dimensions: 19 x 20 cm
  • Original Language: Chinese
  • Provenance: Gift of Susan Chen Hardy
  • Transcript:
    暗爐 Two seals「檢」「尚」
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  • Type: Painting
  • Rights: ©Hong Kong Maritime Museum
  • Medium: Watercolour on paper
  • physical format: Album leaf framed
  • object id: HKMM2012.0101.0032

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