Lacquer box. For filigree brass box see [1989.44.33 .1] For lid for filigree brass box see [1989.44.33 .2]. For lid for lacquer box see [1989.44.33 .4] [RM [OPS move] 12/7/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Lacquer box. For filigree brass box see [1989.44.33 .1] For lid for filigree brass box see [1989.44.33 .2]. For lid for lacquer box see [1989.44.33 .4] [RM [OPS move] 12/7/2016]
Long description: Brass box with separate lid. Sides decorated with filigree work. On the lid a raised design of two birds and a snake; on the inside of the lid an incised design of a dragon. Packed in a square lacquer box. [ZM 20/5/2005]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Julia Mullens; Field collector Miss Marindin; PRM source Bent Einer Juel-Jensen; PRM source Cicely Mary Juel-Jensen
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1909
Date collected: 1909
Acquisition information: Donated: 10/1989
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Lacquer Varnish, Process Incised, Process Filigree
Dimensions: Height: max 55 mm, Width: max 165 mm, Length: max 165 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1989.44.33.3
Research and responses: A Miss Mullens of 11 Basil Mansions Basil Street London and a Miss Marindin of the same address were both members of the Ashmolean Natural History Society of Oxfordshire from 1903 - 1905 [AP 1/11/2002]

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