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Box (container): O.3-1981

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Humidor (box used to store cigars, cigarettes, or tobacco). Gilt copper, with shakudo cagework. In Dutch style

Legal notes

Purchased using the Turner Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 12.5 cm
Height: 14.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1981-10-12)

Dating

18th Century
1700 - 1799

School or Style

Dutch

Components of the work

Cagework composed of shakudo

Materials used in production

Gilt copper

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.3-1981
Primary reference Number: 204590
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2015 Updated: Tuesday 15 December 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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