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Carving: O.2-1938

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Current Location: In storage

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Carver: Unknown

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Description

Greyish green jade with brown areas. The horse recumbent with its head turned over its back towards its tail. Its eyes are cocked up attentively and are shown in incised lines. The legs are folded beneath the body. The mane and the tail are strongly striated

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Cecil E. Byas Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.5 cm
Length: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Byas, Cecil E.

Dating

1600 CE - 1800 CE

Materials used in production

Nephrite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.2-1938
Primary reference Number: 138320
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 27 March 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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