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Vase: O.12-1951

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Current Location: In storage

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Pale celadon jade, hollowed and carved with a miniature vase with two ruyi cloud handles suspending loose rings. One side decorated with two high relief feline dragons, one clambering over the rim and the other descending near the base; the other side decorated with a phoenix standing on a rock underneath a giant peony flower

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1800 - 1900

Materials used in production

Nephrite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.12-1951
Primary reference Number: 138765
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 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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