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Cylindrical urn with lid tap and two lions' head ring handles, resting on a square box with perforated sides, the rear section being removable and containing lamp for flame. Four lion paw feet. Chinese decoration of flowers and insects in gilt, shaded, and silver; a black japan ground. Flat lid, with curved edge, and sperical brass finial, with base of stylised acanthus. Interior fitted with cylindrical pierced filter.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50090
Creation/Production
Allgood family
Acquisition
Purchase, 12/2/1925
Measurements
Height
(cm): 38.3
Length
(cm): 22.8
Width
(cm): 14.8
Height
(in): 15
Length
(in): 9
Width
(in): 5
Techniques
cut
decoration
Applied Art
welded
forming
Applied Art
assembled
forming
Applied Art
pierced
decoration
Applied Art
japanned
decoration
Applied Art
painted
decoration
Applied Art
gilded
decoration
Applied Art
Material
tin-plate
brass
lead
Location
In store
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