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Plaque: O.2-1939

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Enamel plaque with a wooden frame, depicting Taoist deities in the guise of children in a garden. The plaque has dark blue and turquoise grounds.

Legal notes

Given by H. Hanson

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-11-18) by Hanson, H.

Dating

17th Century-18th Century#
1600 - 1799

Components of the work

Frame composed of wood

Materials used in production

Ground colour
Enamel

Techniques used in production

Cloisonné

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.2-1939
Primary reference Number: 201996
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 30 June 2015 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2021 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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