Carving: O.37-1946

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Current Location: In storage

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Carving
cicada

Description

Brown jade with altered areas, carved in the shape of a cicada with simple lines. Two perforations drilled on the top edge between the eyes

Notes

History note: Bought from Franck, June 1923

Measurements and weight

Length: 6.2 cm
Width: 2.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1368 - 1644

Materials used in production

Nephrite

References and bibliographic entries

The Immortal Stone--Chinese Jades from the Neolithic period to the twentieth century page(s): 127

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.37-1946
Primary reference Number: 167871
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 24 August 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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