Imari-style Chinese Export

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Description:

Two fragments (bowl basal) of Chinese export porcelain decorated with blue underglaze painting and red and gold overglaze enamel, recovered from Feature 26 level 7.

Site: Heyward-Washington House
Site Number: 38Ch108
Date: 1750s

Collection: Archaeology of South Carolina Collection
Object Name: Imari-style Chinese Export
Object Id: ARL 22388.2

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Imari-style Chinese Export

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The Armory

The Armory

Historic Textiles Gallery

Historic Textiles Gallery

City Under Siege

City Under Siege

The Early Days

The Early Days

Lowcountry Hall

Lowcountry Hall

Becoming Americans

Becoming Americans

Natural History

Natural History

Kidstory

Kidstory

Charleston Silver

Charleston Silver