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Snuff bottle: MAR.O.248 & A-1912

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown

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Description

Nephrite of light grey/green colour carved in the form of a Buddha's hand fruit with leaves in relief.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

Qing Dynasty
1800 CE - 1900 CE

Components of the work

Leaves

Materials used in production

Nephrite

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.248 & A-1912
Primary reference Number: 168609
Snuff bottle list: M.76
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 27 March 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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