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Head: O.1-1964

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Stone head of Bodhisattra, Avalokiteswara

Legal notes

Bequeathed by A. J. H. Smith, through the National Arts Collection Fund

Measurements and weight

32

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964) by Smith, A. J. H.

Materials used in production

Stone

Techniques used in production

Carving

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1-1964
Primary reference Number: 138171

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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