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Vase: O.10 & A-1934

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Current Location: In storage

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Pale green jade flattened baluster jade vase, the body decorated with an archaistic taotie face between two cicada. The neck set with phoenix handles and a band of roundels and beads decorated below

Measurements and weight

Width: 11 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Young, W, MA

Dating

1750 - 1800

Components of the work

With Lid Height 24.7 cm

Materials used in production

Nephrite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.10 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 138741
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 24 August 2018 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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