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Ink tablet: O.1-1935

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Description

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.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-06-01) by Chancellor, Christopher, Trinity College

Dating

1760s
Production date: AD 1760

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1-1935
Primary reference Number: 138759
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025 Last processed: Monday 4 August 2025

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

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