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Cong: O.53-1946

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

Mostly green stone, but areas at the sides altered to rich red brown. The central hole is drilled from both ends and is polished smooth on the inside. Probably from western China

Measurements and weight

Length: 8.8 cm
Width: 5.15 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

-2100 - -1600

Materials used in production

Nephrite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.53-1946
Primary reference Number: 138814
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 December 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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