Water Pot
19th Century (made)
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In the form of a duck, standing with its head turned backwards towards a gosling, which forms a handle to the cover, the inside hollowed out; the surface carved and engraved with naturalistic detail.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Carved rock crystal, with carved wooden stand. |
| Brief description | Scu, China, carving, rock crystal |
| Physical description | In the form of a duck, standing with its head turned backwards towards a gosling, which forms a handle to the cover, the inside hollowed out; the surface carved and engraved with naturalistic detail. |
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| Object history | Acquisition method and source not identified in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Accession number | C.1840B-1910 |
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| Record created | March 16, 2005 |
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