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Container, Lid, F2009.11

Physical Description

A pair of lidded lacquer boxes. Circular box with gold lacquer (inside and out). On the lid this has been applied to look as if it has worn away to reveal an ochre-coloured layer beneath. Ochre coloured knob in depressed centre. Design of a butterfly and a stalk of chrysanthemum which extends slightly onto the base.

Provenance

Acquired by donor's mother Mrs Frances Barker-Eames

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Container): 35 x 76 x 76mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Lid): 14 x 76 x 76mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (c - Container): 31 x 76 x 76mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (d - Lid): 14 x 76 x 76mm

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