Two Hand Screens
Maker: Unknown
Hand screen with a leaf design of an orchid, and a companion hand screen designed with reeds. Each reverse with advertising for the theatre at Anglesey Castle (two pieces).
Wood cut, looped bamboo handles.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 5041
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
20th Century
Production date:
AD 1902
Screen
composed of
wood
Handles
composed of
bamboo
Accession number: M.431A & B-2015
Primary reference Number: 205008
Sale number: 5041
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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