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Brush washer: O.81-1946

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

Translucent reddish amber with a few cloudy markings and a fine chicken-skin crackle. The exterior is carved in relief with a tree bearing fruit and flowers

Notes

History note: Bought from Mitsumura Sale, Osaka, 1908

Legal notes

Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941. Received 1946

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.1 cm
Length: 12 cm
Width: 10.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Ch’ien Lung, 1736-95
1736 - 1795

Materials used in production

Amber (fossil resin)

Techniques used in production

Carving

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.81-1946
Primary reference Number: 138828
Oscar Raphael: 55
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 22 March 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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