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Cup: O.28-1951

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Rhinoceros-horn cup, designed as a lotus flower. Openwork carving of leaves and stalks at the point

Notes

History note: Mrs Constance Goetze

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.1 cm
Width: 15.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
1700 - 1799

Materials used in production

Horn

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.28-1951
Primary reference Number: 138793
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 4 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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