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Bocca Tigris: 4163(3)

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bocca Tigris
Translated as: Tiger's Mouth

Maker(s)

Youqua

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Description

Bocca Tigris is a narrow straight in the Pearl River located 40 miles from the river mouth. Ships stopped here to receive a "chop" or seal, before proceeding up the rivier. Several forts are visible in the background.

Measurements and weight

Height: 250 mm
Width: 337 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1909) by Bothamley, Rev. H.

School or Style

Chinese

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Watercolour, bodycolour and ink with heightening in white on pith paper, laid lown with with strips of blue silk-covered paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: 4163(3)
Primary reference Number: 185527
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Audit data

Created: Friday 23 September 2011 Updated: Monday 25 July 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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