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Oracle fan: M.50-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Oracle fan

Maker(s)

Publisher: Cock, John & Crowder, J. P. (Probably)

Entities

Categories

Description

The paper leaf, a hand coloured etching and engraving on shaped bone sticks.

Notes

History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 32.

Legal notes

Accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from The Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
1790 - 1800

School or Style

English

Components of the work

Leaf composed of paper
Sticks composed of bone

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.50-2015
Primary reference Number: 205088
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 6 August 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Oracle fan" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/205088 Accessed: 2024-04-23 08:23:23

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