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Creamy-yellow soapstone carved as a Star God of Rank and Affluence in the form of a long-bearded official, dressed in an elaborate hat and long flowing robes. He is holding a ruyi sceptre in the left hand. The robes are intricately carved with elaborate floral designs
History note: Unknown before testator
Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946
Height: 38 cm
Width: 19.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.
1700 - 1900
Accession number: O.73-1946
Primary reference Number: 138374
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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