Framed panel of seven Chinese reverse-painted mirrors, made for the export market. A large central mirror, flanked by three smaller mirrors on either side, within an ornate frame. The central panel shows three figures in the foreground with a river landscape beyond. The six side panels have paintings of birds.
Bequeathed by Cecil E. Byas, Esq. 1938
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Byas, Cecil E.
18th Century, Mid
C.
1750
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1800
Accession number: M.28-1938
Primary reference Number: 280293
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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