Box of ink tablets, each tablet impressed with a representation of one of the 18 classical poets, said to have been presented to the Emperor Chien Lung by one of his Provincial Viceroys. Chinese, c. 1760.
Method of acquisition: Given (1935-06-01) by Chancellor, Christopher, Trinity College
1760s
Production date:
AD 1760
Accession number: O.1-1935
Primary reference Number: 138759
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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