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Alpha and Omega: CAL 2-2007

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Alpha and Omega

Maker(s)

Calligrapher: Black, Gemma

Categories

Description

Tools and materials used: Brause nibs, balsa wood, Korean stick ink, gouache, gold lead and metal stylus

Legal notes

Given by Gemma Black

Measurements and weight

Height: 1120 mm
Width: 650 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Black, Gemma

Dating

Production date: AD 2007

Materials used in production

Ink
Lead
Gouache

Components of the work

Support composed of wood ( balsa)
Decoration

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CAL 2-2007
Primary reference Number: 167404
Old object number: Calligraphy/Black/1
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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