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Head of a woman: O.1-1960

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Head of a woman. Clay and gesso. Chinese .

Notes

History note: Bought from Paul Wengraf. The Arcade Gallery Ltd, 15 Royal Arcade, Old Bond Street London W1

Legal notes

Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Place(s) associated

  • China ⪼ China

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1960) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Song Dynasty
12th Century-13th Century
Circa 1100 - 1300

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1-1960
Primary reference Number: 77483
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

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

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