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Cosmetic container: E.25.1955

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Carved wooden cosmetic container (comprising of a lid and base) in the shape of a duck. The base contains four chambers, a form of residue is present in these compartments, but it is not whether this is a modern substance. On the lid, part of the tail (on the proper right) has broken off, but the piece remains with the object. Additionally, a large break is visible down the length of the proper right side of the base. The underside of the base has two carved feet and a label reading '1699'. A series of prominent cracks are present on the underside of the base.

Toilet box, in form of duck

Measurements and weight

Length: 8.25 cm
Width: 5.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1955) by Elderton, William Palin, Sir

Materials used in production

Wood

Techniques used in production

Coloured

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.25.1955
Primary reference Number: 62875

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 14 August 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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