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Waisted oblong, with deep concave sides and "gothic" outline. Dark chocolate japan. Interior with continuous band of cornflower and scroll border, a leaf and scroll design to the flat surface of the bottom, stars along the flat rim; all in silver. Exterior decorated with the stormont pattern in silver. The application of a clear varnish has resulted in a golden tinged surface appearance. Black japan to underside of base.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50051
Creation/Production
Usk
Date: 19th century (early)
Acquisition
Purchase, 1903
Measurements
Height
(cm): 8.1
Length
(cm): 37.3
Width
(cm): 24
Height
(in): 3
Length
(in): 14
Width
(in): 9
Techniques
japanned
decoration
Applied Art
silvered
decoration
Applied Art
Material
papier mâché
Location
In store
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