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Belt plaque: O.2-2015

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Current Location: In storage

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Jade belt plaque, rectangular, carved in high relief with a four-clawed dragon against a background of pierced key-fret pattern.

Notes

History note: Purchased from Ben Janssens, 91B Jermyn Street, London. SW1Y 6JB.

Legal notes

Alan Green Bequest Fund

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2015-01-26) by Green, Alan

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Jade

Techniques used in production

Carving
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.2-2015
Primary reference Number: 201245

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Created: Thursday 19 March 2015 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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