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Okimono: O.30-1951

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Maker(s)

Gyokushu

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Description

Seiƍbo, Queen Mother of the West, crowned with a dove and wearing a cloud and dragon patterned robe. Her attendant holds a fan and they are both standing on a three clawed dragon amongst waves.
Middle of fan pole broken

Legal notes

Given by Mrs May Cippico, in accordance with the wishes of Mrs Constance Goetze

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.5 cm
Width: 3.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-19) by Goetze, Constance, Mrs

Dating

19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1850

School or Style

Japanese

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carved
Staining

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.30-1951
Primary reference Number: 201456
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Created: Friday 29 May 2015 Updated: Friday 24 August 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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