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Picnic Box
Unknown artist, 19th century
This box contains a tier of four trays on the right hand side, one of which contains what looks like a square tea-cup with round saucer and a small teapot; two shallow drawers and one shallow tray on the left side with two vase-shaped containers like thermos flasks. It has a metal handle on top for carrying. All decorated with bronze-like lacquer work.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Picnic Box, 19th century
Date supported
1939
Medium and material
Lacquer
Dimensions
37 x 37 cm
Gifted by
Rivington, Misses
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