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Duck: C.17B-1962

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Titles

Duck

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain duck, one of a pair. With a light brown body and multicoloured wings. The yellow beak has a red dot at the front. Standing on a leaf shaped base

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Hon Lady Ward Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 10 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1962-10-18) by Ward, The Hon Lady

Dating

18th Century, Mid
1725 - 1775

Materials used in production

Hard-paste porcelain

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.17B-1962
Primary reference Number: 72633
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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