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Cup and bowl fragments, blue and white, handpainted. Few porcelain; mostly chin
Cup and bowl fragments, blue and white, handpainted. Few porcelain; mostly chin
Object Number 974-42-50/11768
Display Title Cup and bowl fragments, blue and white, handpainted. Few porcelain; mostly chin
Descriptions
Object Description Cup and bowl fragments, blue and white, handpainted. Few porcelain; mostly china. Chinese export, specifically for East African market.
Inventory Description Ceramic rim body and base sherds, china, blue on white, polychrome
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Date 19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya
Additional Geographic Terms Shela; Lamu, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 10.2 x 4 cm (2 5/8 x 4 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 22
Label on object 974-42-50/11768; Sheila (Lamu), Kenya

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