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Box and cover: O.2 & A-1933

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Circular red lacquer box and cover, black on the inside. Carved with 'moutan' (tree peony blossoms and foliage) and phoenix birds, in low relief in a sage green ground.

Legal notes

Given by A. E. Anderson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 18.7 cm
Height: 9.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933-03-11) by Anderson, A.E.

Dating

Ming Dynasty
1522 - 1566

Materials used in production

Ground colour
Lacquer

Techniques used in production

Carving
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.2 & A-1933
Primary reference Number: 140036

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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