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Animal figure: C.1-1968

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Porcelain figure of a monkey, on a smooth base.

Legal notes

Given by Miss E. M. Harrison

Measurements and weight

Height: 23 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Meissen ⪼ Saxony ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1968-03-07) by Harrison, E. M., Miss

Dating

18th Century, Late
1775 - 1779

Components of the work

Base Depth 19.2 cm Width 17 cm

Materials used in production

Enamel
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1-1968
Primary reference Number: 140106
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 18 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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