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Vase: O.8-1934

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Current Location: In storage

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Jasper vase in the shape of an archaic bronze gu wine container. Around the neck and base are handles bearing rings. The central body is decorated with Hindustan-like plant motifs. The areas around the handles are decorated with banana-leaf-like plants

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1800 - 1900

Materials used in production

Jasper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.8-1934
Primary reference Number: 138830
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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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