Fresco painting: O.44-1929

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Fresco painting

Categories

Painting

Description

Part of a fresco, depicting an empress with attendants. One walks in front, while there are two either side of her with fans, and they are crossing a bridge. Part of a building is on the left, with foliage on the right. The colours used are red, olive green, grey, dull yellow, and gold. Painted details in relief.

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 49.5 cm
Width: 44.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1929) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Ming Dynasty
Production date: circa AD 1600

Techniques used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.44-1929
Primary reference Number: 201954
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Audit data

Created: Friday 26 June 2015 Updated: Friday 26 June 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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