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Yu: O.186-1946

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Maker: Unknown

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Yu (wine vessel) Bronze in the form of two owls back to back. On four legs, on their claws. The lid has a beak at the back end with eyes and ears, with a square knob on top. The body has wings in relief with squared scrolls and plumage. Inside, the vessel is green with an inscription, while the outside is black.

Notes

History note: Bought from Karlbeck, October 1936

Legal notes

Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.5 cm
Width: 12.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Shang-Yin Dynasty
Circa -1777 - -1122

Materials used in production

Bronze

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.186-1946
Primary reference Number: 138294
Oscar Raphael number: 112

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

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

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