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Dog of Fo (one of a pair): C.27B-1962

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Dog of Fo (one of a pair)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain dog of Fo, one of a pair. Enamelled on biscuit.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Bequeathed by The Hon Lady Ward

Measurements and weight

Height: 52 cm
Width: 21 cm

Relative size of this object

21 cm52 cm What does this represent?

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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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.27B-1962
Primary reference Number: 74079
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 2020 Last processed: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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