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Maker: Unknown
Soapstone seal, with a finial in the form of a winged unicorn, carved with the characters Dan yu (pale moon). Possibly an 'art name' seal of a painter or calligrapher.
History note: Purchased at Sotheby's, July 18th 1919, lot 123. Presumably by the Wellcome Institute
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster of 21st March, 1977
Height: 7 cm
Width: 2.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-07-19) by Wellcome Trustees
19th Century
1800
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1899
Accession number: O.7-1982
Primary reference Number: 201935
AA18867
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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