Figure of Lion
17th century (made)
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The function of small sculptures made from jade is not clear. They were probably used as paperweights.
Object details
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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.14:1 Scu, China, carving, jade. Previous loan number - LOAN:HAMILTON.14:2 |
Physical description | Crouching lion |
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Credit line | Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2005 |
Object history | Ex Spencer Churchill Collection |
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Summary | The function of small sculptures made from jade is not clear. They were probably used as paperweights. |
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Accession number | FE.305:1, 2-2005 |
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Record created | September 5, 2006 |
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