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Refiring in a closed stove, late 18th century
Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
In this picture a closed muffle stove is being used for the second firing of larger wares decorated with overglaze enamels. The wares are put inside double walls holding the charcoal fire. This stove undertakes firing for about 24 hours.
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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」Hide TranscriptShow Transcript
- Type: Painting
- Rights: ©Hong Kong Maritime Museum
- Medium: Watercolour on paper
- object id: HKMM2012.0101.0032
- Physical Format: Album leaf framed
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