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Maker: Unknown
Papier-mâché, lacquered; on the lid an applied print of a memorial and trophies of war, on the interior an applied print of an erotic scene
Papier-mâché and lacquer; circular with slightly concave sides and an almost flat pull-off lid. The base, sides and interior are lacquered black. The top and interior of the lid have applied prints varnished brown. The print on the top depicts a military memorial and trophies of war. The memorial is inscribed 'La Garde Imperiale meurt et ne serend pas'; alongside it are two other memorials inscribed with a list of the countries where the Imperial Guard had fought. At the base is the inscription 'Hommage au Courage / malheureux'. The print in the interior depicts an erotic scene and inscription ' Dans les cieux, sous l'eau, sur la terre / tout annonce que ton fout'.
Given by J.R.V. Smyth, Esq.
Method of acquisition: Given (1980-06-02) by Smyth, J. R. V.
19th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1815
Print
composed of
paper
Surface
composed of
lacquer
Box
composed of
papier-mâché
Surface Of Print
composed of
varnish
Box And Lid
Diameter 9.0 cm
Height 2.2 cm
Accession number: M.12 & A-1980
Primary reference Number: 150729
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Box" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/150729 Accessed: 2024-04-24 06:00:39
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