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Teapot and lid: C.1 & A-2017

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

A Kangxi famille verte teapot in the shape of the Chinese character shou, meaning “longevity”, with a lion-dog lid.

Legal notes

Given by Carol Barnes

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-01-23) by Barnes, Carol

Dating

Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
17th Century#
1662 - 1699

School or Style

famille verte

Materials used in production

Enamel
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling : Famille verte

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1 & A-2017
Primary reference Number: 215590
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Created: Wednesday 15 February 2017 Updated: Wednesday 10 January 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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