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Model of an elephant: C.139-2010

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Model of an elephant with its head lowered and turned to the left.

Legal notes

Given by Mr. Alan Green

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010) by Green, Alan

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1680

School or Style

Chinese

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.139-2010
Primary reference Number: 201260
Entry form: 1039
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 2 April 2015 Updated: Wednesday 13 January 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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