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Incense burner: O.9-1982

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Silver incense burner, inlaid with gold. In the form of a lotus pedestal

Notes

History note: Presented to Dr Wheatcroft of Downing by Prince Cherun, from an altar in Siam, presumably Bangkok

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Wheatcroft in memory of Dr Wheatcroft

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 12.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Wheatcroft, Mrs

Dating

17th Century-18th Century#
1600 - 1799

Components of the work

Inlay composed of gold

Materials used in production

Silver

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.9-1982
Primary reference Number: 201889

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 24 June 2015 Updated: Tuesday 21 February 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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