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cake basket
Maker: Kwong Man Shing
Silver, the base and flared sides of the oblong basket are raised from a single sheet and seamed to a flared foot rim. The sides of the basket are pierced in eight panels of flowers (chrysanthemum, prun flowers, iris, bamboo and camellia) and separated by chased bands. The hinged central swing handle tapered at either end, is designed as bamboo stick. In the middle of the base impressed with ‘KMS (Kwong Man Shing, Hong Kong)’.
History note: Unknown before seller
Purchased from Michael Backman with Dr. Roy Hull Fund
Method of acquisition: Bought (2009-10-12) by Backman, Michael
Production date: circa AD 1900 : Kwong Man Shing operated from Hong Kong and Guangdong (Canton) in the late 19th century and early 20th century
Bands
Basket
Foot Rim
Sides
Accession number: O.1-2009
Primary reference Number: 193209
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: MAR.M.18-1912
Accession Number: E.121.1903
Accession Number: HEN.M.292-1933
Accession Number: O.89-1991
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