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Water dropper: O.1-2010

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Carver: Unknown

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Description

Water dropper, greyish jade with areas of black, carved with mythical beast holding a shallow bowl. Wings extend from the four legs and a hole was drilled in the middle of its back.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Dr Milo Keynes Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2010-04-26) by Keynes, W. M., Dr.

Dating

16th Century
1500 CE - 1600 CE

Materials used in production

greyish Jade

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1-2010
Primary reference Number: 179264
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 27 March 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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