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Kou Lung: C.6-1962

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Titles

Kou Lung

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

A hard-paste porcelain figure of Kou Lung. Enamel on biscuit

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Hon Lady Ward Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
1662 - 1722

Materials used in production

Enamel
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-1962
Primary reference Number: 75670

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 November 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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