Vase imitating the archaic gu
Maker: Unknown
Vase of archaic bronze form, decorated in gilt with dragons and key fret dragons in relief. Bronze, parcel-gilt with a seal mark and date of Qianlong (r.1736-1795)
History note: Presented to Oscar Raphael by Mr Edwards
Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946
Height: 20 cm
Width: 7 cm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.
18th century
1700
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1800
Accession number: O.117-1946
Primary reference Number: 138840
Other ID: OC.117-1946
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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