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Figure of Kuan-Yin: OC.113-1946

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Porcelain figure of Kuan-Yin standing on a lotus flower with scroll in right hand, porcelain cream coloured glaze. The stand represents waves and lotus. Fukien ware

Notes

History note: Bought in Canton January 1913.

Legal notes

O.C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946

Measurements and weight

Height: 24.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid
1725 - 1775

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.113-1946
Primary reference Number: 140671
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 21 September 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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