Barber's shaving bowl

Made:
1720-1820
SMG00261802

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Barber's shaving bowl, soft paste porcelain, Chinese, 1720-1820

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A34725
Materials:
porcelain, soft paste
Measurements:
diameter 260 mm
height 72 mm
type:
shaving bowls
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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