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Writing box
Rectangular, with hinged lid and standing on four ball feet. The interior with four partitions and sand box. The exterior with green japan decoration in chinese style with tree, flowers and insects painted in colours in gold. Gilded band to rim. Varnished. Underside of base and interior with black japan.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50218
Acquisition
Bequest, 8/6/1955
Measurements
Length
(cm): 23
Depth
(cm): 13.5
Height
(cm): 5.9
Techniques
japanned
decoration
Applied Art
painted
decoration
Applied Art
gilded
decoration
Applied Art
Material
tin-plate
Location
Gallery 11A : Case 03
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