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Vase: C.739-2016

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Porcelain vase. Famille rose decorated with one hundred butterflies that represent 'luck'.

Legal notes

Given by David Scrase, in memory of his twin brother John

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016) by Scrase, David E.

Dating

20th Century, Early
Circa 1900 - 1925

Materials used in production

Paint
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Painting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Qianlong Nian Zhi
  • Location: Base
  • Type: Seal mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.739-2016
Primary reference Number: 209477
Entry form number: 1311

Audit data

Created: Thursday 27 October 2016 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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