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Wine ewer in the shape of an ape: C.7 & A-1962

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Current Location: In storage

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Wine ewer in the shape of an ape

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain wine ewer in the shape of an ape. Decorated with green, yellow and aubergine enamels

Legal notes

Hon. Lady Ward bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 15 cm
Length: 15.4 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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.7 & A-1962
Primary reference Number: 75856

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

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

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