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Brush rest: O.8-2010

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Carver: Unknown

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Description

Greyish green jade, carved with three officials. The one in the middle is reading a taiji scroll, the one on the left holding a ruyi sceptre and the one on the right leaning on books. Chinese 17th-18th century

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

17th Century
18th Century
Circa 1600 CE - 1800 CE

Materials used in production

greyish green Jade

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.8-2010
Primary reference Number: 184090

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025

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

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