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Figure of Chinese Immortal Han Zhong Li (God of Love) on a cloud.: C.175-1934

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

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figure of Chinese Immortal Han Zhong Li (God of Love) on a cloud.

Maker(s)

Potter: Unknown

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Description

Cast stoneware figure of an old man, imitating a bronze statue. He holds a fan in his right hand. Inset base with two round holes to the interior. Contains a small clay ball?

Notes

History note: Unknown before Frank Brangwyn, RA

Legal notes

Purchased with the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.00 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1934-09-20) by Brangwyn, Frank

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Qing Dynasty
Circa 1875 - Circa 1899

Materials used in production

imitating broze statue Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: a square impressed seal
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.175-1934
Primary reference Number: 72560
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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