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1992.8.3.13

Rectangular box base, compartment of a lacquered gaming box set. The box base is plain black lacquer-ware, with a gold rim. For the lid for this box see [1992.8.3 .14]. The box contains an incomplete pack of 48 playing cards, see [1992.8.3 .85 - 133]. [CW [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]

1992.8.3.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular box base, compartment of a lacquered gaming box set. The box base is plain black lacquer-ware, with a gold rim. For the lid for this box see [1992.8.3 .14]. The box contains an incomplete pack of 48 playing cards, see [1992.8.3 .85 - 133]. [CW [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]
Long description
Ornately lacquered box with four gold feet. The box contains seven lacquered boxes containing packs of cards, red and white counters, cowrie shells, and smaller shells. The box also contains twelve rectangular dishes. All dishes and boxes are intricately lacquered and are obviously a set.
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Matilda Hayes Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1992
Date collected
By 1992
Acquisition information
Donated: 1992
Materials and processes
Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Wood Plant, Process Lacquered Varnished
Dimensions
Height: max 56 mm, Width: max 92 mm, Length: max 115 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1992.8.3.13 Other numbers: 2

Search terms: Box, Toy and Game, Game Accessory

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