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Plaque: O.6-1984

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Decorative oviform plaque. Bronze. The ornament is decorated with dragon on an openwork ground. It has a deep green patination and traces of gilding.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Gompertz Gift

Measurements and weight

Length: 3.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs

Dating

Koryo Dynasty
12th Century
13th Century
Circa 1100 - 1300

Note

The plaque probably served as a clothing ornament, although its exact function is not known.

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gold

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Patinating : Bronze, patinated with traces of gilding

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.6-1984
Primary reference Number: 16561
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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