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Vase and cover: O.45 & A & B-1961

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Amber vase and cover, with a carved wood stand. The cover is surmounted with a 'Dog of Fo'.

Notes

History note: Formerly in the collection of Lady Delamere's grandfather, Sir Ernest Cassel

Legal notes

Given by Lady Delamere

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1961-05-25) by Delamere, Lady

Dating

Ch’ien Lung, 1736-95
1736 - 1795

Components of the work

Stand composed of wood

Materials used in production

Amber (fossil resin)

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.45 & A & B-1961
Primary reference Number: 206698
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2015 Updated: Monday 17 August 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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