Samurai and Captive: O.1 & A-2002

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Titles

Samurai and Captive

Maker(s)

Entities

Figure group

Categories

Sculpture

Description

Bronze figure group of a samurai warrior and captive, cast, incised, and chased; the samurai's sword cast separately.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr D.T. Kellaway

Measurements and weight

Depth: 19.2 cm
Height: 34.0 cm
Width: 24.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2002-11-25) by Kellaway, Thomas Donald, Dr

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Production date: circa AD 1880

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Sculpture Depth 19.4 cm Height 34.3 cm Width 23 cm
Sword Length 20.3 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Cast, incised, and chased.

Inscription or legends present

Text: Gyoko
Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.1 & A-2002
Primary reference Number: 82313
Entry form number: 177
External ID: CAM_CCF_O_1_2002
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 January 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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