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Man playing the zheng
Height: 337 mm
Width: 250 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1909) by Bothamley, Rev. H.
Watercolour
Bodycolour
White highlights
Ink
Support composed of pith paper
Drawing : Watercolour, bodycolour, and ink with heightening in white, gold and silver on pith paper, laid down with with strips of blue silk-covered paper
Accession number: 4169(5)
Primary reference Number: 185693
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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