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(Maker)
A Kangxi famille verte teapot in the shape of the Chinese character shou, meaning “longevity”, with a lion-dog lid.
Given by Carol Barnes
Method of acquisition: Given
(2017-01-23)
by
Barnes, Carol
Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
17th Century
1662
-
1699
Enamelling : Famille verte
Accession number: C.1 & A-2017
Primary reference Number: 215590
Stable URI
Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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