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Vase and cover: O.11 & A-1951

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Current Location: In storage

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Jade, carved with motifs in relief. Chinese, Ch’ien Lung
Added from duplicate record: 'Jadeite vase with lid, carved in the shape of a melon and decorated with a praying mantis on a leaf and a dragonfly on a smaller melon'

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Given by Mrs May Cippico in accordance with the wishes of Mrs Constance Goetze

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-19) by Cippico, May, Mrs

Dating

Ch’ien Lung, 1736-95
1736 CE - 1795 CE

Materials used in production

Jade

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.11 & A-1951
Primary reference Number: 138751
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 November 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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