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Duck with lotus leaf: OC.70.2 & A-1938

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Titles

Duck with lotus leaf

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

One of a pair of porcelain ewers with a lid. In the form of a duck enamelled in colours, with a lid in the shape of a lotus flower.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Cecil E. Byas

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 19.1 cm
Height: 12.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938-01-19) by Byas, Cecil E.

Dating

Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
1736 - 1795

Materials used in production

Enamel
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.70.2 & A-1938
Primary reference Number: 205079
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 6 August 2015 Updated: Thursday 14 July 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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