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Pair of boxes: O.3A & B-2015

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Maker: Unknown

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A pair of small red lacquer boxes each in the form of conjoined peaches. The boxes are carved in relief with details of stalks and blossoms in green lacquer. Each of the peaches is carved in low-relief with "wan" symbols. The interior of both boxes is covered in a thin layer of gilding.

Legal notes

Bought from Ben Janssens, 91B Jermyn Street, with money from the Alan Green Bequest Fund

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2015-01-26) by Janssens, Ben

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Gilt
Lacquer

Techniques used in production

Gilding
Lacquering
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.3A & B-2015
Primary reference Number: 201286

Audit data

Created: Thursday 9 April 2015 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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