Red satin, polychrome satin applique with small amounts of stitched detailing of water lilies. Similar design on both sides. Ruyi symbol at top. Case partially lined with blue silk, stiffened with board, tops and edges bound with blue and cream ribbon. Damaged sewn-in end of purple silk. Flat cream cord.
History note: Col. Leonard C. Messel, the Countess of Rosse, his daughter
Purchased with a grant from the National Heitage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Maximum Length: 31.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1985-01-28) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
20th Century, Early
Circa
1900
CE
-
Circa
1949
CE
Lining
composed of
board
Partial Lining
composed of
silk
Accession number: T.32-1985
Primary reference Number: 118121
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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