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Carving: O.5-1951

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Celadon green jade carved and pierced with a phoenix holding a large spray of peony and standing on rockwork. It has a short crest and a long curling tail

Legal notes

Mrs May Cippico in accordance with the wishes of Mrs Constance Goetze

Measurements and weight

Height: 21 cm
Length: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951) by Cippico, May, Mrs

Dating

1750 CE - 1800 CE

Materials used in production

Nephrite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.5-1951
Primary reference Number: 138357
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 January 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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