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Pounding and Shaping the Clay into Bricks

CultureChinese
OriginGuangzhou, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Jiaqing period (1796-1821)
Datec.1810
MediumGouache on paper
DimensionsOverall (Framed): 48.9 × 56.5 cm (19 1/4 × 22 1/4 in.)
DescriptionThe china stone is mixed with water, pressed and pounded to form white bricks
Credit LineGift of Lindy Barrow
Object numberG13.2.4
Classifications
Works on Paper
Sub-classification
Status
Not on view
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Object number: G13.2.1-12
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Digging the Clay and Porcelain Stones
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Object number: G13.2.1
Wrapping in Straw and Packing in Cases
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Transporting Porcelain
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Object number: G13.2.10
Unpacking the Porcelain
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Object number: G13.2.11
Decorating the Porcelain
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Object number: G13.2.7
Firing the Porcelain in Kilns
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Object number: G13.2.8
Interior of a Porcelain Shop
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