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Two birds: C.37 & A-1962

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Two birds

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

A porcelaneous stoneware box in the shape of two birds.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Hon Lady Ward Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Song Dynasty#
960 CE - 1279 CE

Materials used in production

Porcelaneous ware

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.37 & A-1962
Primary reference Number: 74694
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 25 June 2021 Last processed: Thursday 3 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Two birds" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/74694 Accessed: 2024-04-19 18:59:41

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