Maker: Unknown
Brown-grey nephrite using the skin of the pebble. The pony kneels with its head lowered. The underside is flat, and there is a square socket running upwards from the base to the top of the back.
Wooden stand of carved openwork foliage.
Rectangular label inscribed '707'. Perforated rectangle inscribed 'Malcolm' in blue.
History note: Major General Sir Neill Malcolm; Captain Dugald Malcolm Exhibited by the Burlington Fine Art Club in 1927
Lent to the museum by Helen H. L. Whittow (nee Malcolm)
Method of acquisition: Loan (1992) by Whittow, Helen H. L. (nee Malcolm)
Song Dynasty#
960
-
1279
Stand
composed of
wood
Height 3.4 cm
Length 6.8 cm
Horse
composed of
nephrite
Height 4.5 cm
Length 7.4 cm
Inscription present: rectangular label
Accession number: ML.7 & A-1992
Primary reference Number: 138737
707
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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