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Maker: Unknown
Small circular box, made from beaten silver, of a slightly convex shape with straight sides. Both the box and the cover are decorated with foliate scrolls. The pattern has been gilded and is chased on a ground of regular ring matting. The sides have been soldered to the base.
History note: Unknown before testator. Bought from Yamanaka, 1927, no. 28. Exhibited at Yamanaka in 1925, no. 78
O.C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946
Diameter: 5.2 cm
Height: 1.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.
T’ang Dynasty (618-906)
Circa
618
-
906
Accession number: O.227-1946
Primary reference Number: 138330
Oscar Raphael number: 18
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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