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Carving: O.22A & B-1946

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Current Location: In storage

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Green jade with extensively altered surfaces, carved as a rectangular block of jade in the shape of a pig. Features shown in a stylised form. Strong slanting cuts define its back and front limbs, as well as its snout, eyes and tail. Small perforations drilled through the bottom of the snout and the top of its tail. The underside is completely flat and the surface is well polished

Notes

History note: Bought from Karlbeck 1934

Measurements and weight

Height: 2.7 cm
Length: 10.9 cm
Width: 2.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

-0206 - 220

Materials used in production

Nephrite

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Accession number: O.22A & B-1946
Primary reference Number: 167859
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 14 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 14 December 2023

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

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