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Vase: O.13 & A-1934

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Current Location: In storage

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Crystal, in the shape of ancient bronze vessel resting on a short spreading foot. The body is decorated with geometric taotie masks and the neck tapering blades. A pair of monster-face handles suspending loose rings and the domed cover surmounted by a lion.

Measurements and weight

Height: 22 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1700 - 1800

Materials used in production

Crystal

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.13 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 138769
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 January 2017 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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