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Dressing Case

1550-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portable dressing case with one removable tray and four drawers, used by both men and women. It held personal items such as combs, mirrors, hair ornaments and cosmetics.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Dressing Case
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
Materials and techniques
Huali wood, with metal handles and fittings
Brief description
Wooden dressing case, China, ca. 1550-1700
Physical description
Portable dressing case with one removable tray and four drawers, used by both men and women. It held personal items such as combs, mirrors, hair ornaments and cosmetics.
Dimensions
  • Height: 45.5cm
  • Length: 46.7cm
  • Depth: 32.2cm
Credit line
Sir John Addis Bequest
Summary
Portable dressing case with one removable tray and four drawers, used by both men and women. It held personal items such as combs, mirrors, hair ornaments and cosmetics.
Collection
Accession number
FE.71:1 to 5-1983

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Record createdDecember 12, 2008
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