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Vase: O.6 & A-1934

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

White jade vase and cover, carved in high relief with a phoenix standing on top of a tree peony. The domed cover with a small phoenix standing on a square finial.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by W. Young, MA

Measurements and weight

Width: 10 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Young, W, MA

Dating

1800 CE - 1900 CE

Components of the work

With Lid Height 20.5 cm

Materials used in production

Nephrite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.6 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 167825
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 27 November 2020 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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