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Scabbard chape: O.26-1946

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

Brown jade with altered areas. Approximately trapezoidal in shape, decorated with c-shaped scrolls in low relief in the centre and a geometric design on the edge. The top has three deep joined holes for attachment to the scabbard

Notes

History note: Bluett’s, June 1930; Wong Coll. Catalogue, no.349

Measurements and weight

Length: 4.6 cm
Width: 3.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

1900 - 1940

Materials used in production

Nephrite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.26-1946
Primary reference Number: 167863
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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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