Bracelet and Box
19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Bracelet, made of a chain of alternating plaques of finely carved tortoise shell with gold mounts and gold filigree ribbons. Box of black lacquer with figures in landscape painted in gold.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Tortoise shell, gold, filigree, carving, wood, lacquer, painting |
| Brief description | Bracelet, carved tortoise shell with gold mounts, wooden lacquered box, China, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Bracelet, made of a chain of alternating plaques of finely carved tortoise shell with gold mounts and gold filigree ribbons. Box of black lacquer with figures in landscape painted in gold. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.180-1941 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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