Two Ducks
1650-1750 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The function of small sculptures made from jade is not clear. They were probably used as paperweights.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Carved Jade |
| Brief description | Scu, China, carving, jade. Previous loan number - LOAN:HAMILTON.21:1 Scu, China, carving, jade. Previous loan number - LOAN:HAMILTON.21:2 |
| Physical description | Mother and young duck |
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| Credit line | Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2005 |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | The function of small sculptures made from jade is not clear. They were probably used as paperweights. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.306:1, 2-2005 |
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| Record created | September 5, 2006 |
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