Buddhist Lion: OC.58-1938

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Buddhist Lion

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Joss-stick holder

Description

Porcelain joss stick holder in the form of a Buddhist lion, resting on a flat base. The spine and jowl are covered with small spiral moulding applied in relief. Turquoise glaze

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Cecil E. Byas

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.3 cm
Height: 4.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938-01-19) by Byas, Cecil E.

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.58-1938
Primary reference Number: 77764
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 14 July 2016

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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