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Figure: O.13-1947

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Bronze Apsara (female mythological spirit of the clouds and waters) playing a 14-reed musical instrument, like a pan-pipe. She kneels on a lotus seed pod, below which are 3 petals. There is a wreath like ring of leaves all round.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Materials used in production

Bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.13-1947
Primary reference Number: 201963
Oscar Raphael number: 120
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Audit data

Created: Monday 29 June 2015 Updated: Monday 29 June 2015 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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