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Vase imitating the archaic gu: O.117-1946

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Vase imitating the archaic gu

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Vase of archaic bronze form, decorated in gilt with dragons and key fret dragons in relief. Bronze, parcel-gilt with a seal mark and date of Qianlong (r.1736-1795)

Notes

History note: Presented to Oscar Raphael by Mr Edwards

Legal notes

Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946

Measurements and weight

Height: 20 cm
Width: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

18th Century
1700 - 1800

Materials used in production

Gilt

Techniques used in production

Gilding
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.117-1946
Primary reference Number: 138840
Other ID: OC.117-1946
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 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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