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God of Longevity with little boys, on stand: O.1 & A-1985

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

God of Longevity with little boys, on stand

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Made from carved bamboo. The God is seated on a rock, with one child on his right knee and six others around him. On the ground to his left there is a wicker basket and behind a crane. The stand is shaped to follow the outline of the base of the figure and has three low feet; the one at the front is a replacement

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 17 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1985) by Palmer, A. H.

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1700

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Figure Height 20.3 cm
Figure And Stand Height 22.3 cm

Materials used in production

Bamboo

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1 & A-1985
Primary reference Number: 201942
External ID: CAM_CCF_O_1 & A_1985
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 25 June 2015 Updated: Tuesday 14 January 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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