Chinese reverse-painted mirror, made for the export market. A pair of ducks in a river landscape with bamboo to the left. In an arched European giltwood frame.
Bequeathed by Cecil E. Byas, Esq. 1938
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Byas, Cecil E.
18th Century, Mid
C.
1750
-
1800
Forms a pair with M.41-1938
Frame composed of wood ( gilded)
Accession number: M.42-1938
Primary reference Number: 312338
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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