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Maker: Unknown
Bronze, cast and decorated with a band of taotie monster faces in cloisonné enamel on both neck and belly of the vase.
History note: Unknown before donors
Given by Mrs Mollie and Mr William Lees through the Art Fund
21 cm
12 cm
At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.
Method of acquisition: Given (2006-05-15) by Lees, Mollie, Mrs
20th Century
Circa
1900
CE
-
1940
CE
This bronze vase was copied from ancient bronze ritual vessel known as a Hu vase
Decoration composed of enamel
Casting (process) : Bronze, cast, and decorated with cloisonné enamelling
Accession number: O.1-2006
Primary reference Number: 131115
Entry form number: 814
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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