Paintholder and Lid
1862-1874 (made)
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Paintholder and lid, in the from of a square box and cover. On each side of the paintholder is a floral design painted in green, yellow and mauve enamels. The lid is painted in enamels with Shangyuan furen holding a ruyi sceptre and riding a qilin, within a gilt border. The seal of Tongzhi appears in red on the base.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
Brief description | Paintholder and lid, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, Tongzhi mark and period (1862-1874) |
Physical description | Paintholder and lid, in the from of a square box and cover. On each side of the paintholder is a floral design painted in green, yellow and mauve enamels. The lid is painted in enamels with Shangyuan furen holding a ruyi sceptre and riding a qilin, within a gilt border. The seal of Tongzhi appears in red on the base. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Tongzhi seal mark in red on the base |
Credit line | Given by Mr M. K. S. Wagstaff |
Production | Register |
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Accession number | FE.3&A-1977 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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