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Animal figure: C.31A-1962

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain crane, one of a pair. Moulded, with incised feathers painted in enamel colours with red crests, black beaks and black tail feathers. With wooden legs

Legal notes

The Hon. Lady Ward Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 29.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1962-10-18) by Ward, The Hon Lady

Dating

18th Century
1700 - 1799

Components of the work

Legs composed of wood

Materials used in production

Enamel
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.31A-1962
Primary reference Number: 206814
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 23 September 2015 Updated: Wednesday 27 June 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Animal figure" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/206814 Accessed: 2024-03-28 11:57:59

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