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Seated Musician: C.21-1962

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Seated Musician

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain figure of a seated musician. Enamel on biscuit, on a wooden stand. The man is wearing green and yellow, with a yellow instrument.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Hon Lady Ward Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
1662 CE - 1722 CE

Materials used in production

Enamel
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.21-1962
Primary reference Number: 73134

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 3 January 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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