Accession No

1988.483


Description

Lacquered wooden box with painted pictures of river scenes. The lid is hinged and secured with a chain.


Place

Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet


Period


Source

Williamson, Margaret Dobie (Mrs) [collector]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1988.483


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Lacquer; Metal


Local Term


Measurements

300mm x 101mm x 143mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Paper label attached to the box with silk thread reads: '1988.483 / Lacquered wooden box, 300 mm. x 45 mm. (Painted River Scenes) C+D Mrs M. Williamson, 1988. Box 12.A.2 Size 2'.
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (CMS Context)
Collected by: Williamson.Mrs.Margaret
Event Date 17/10/1988
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Card Catalogue Entry: Lacquered wooden box with painted pictures of river scenes; hinged lid; Good; Complete; River Scene
Event Date 17/10/1988
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Lacquered wooden box, with images of a river scene on the sides and top of the box. There are also a number of individuals depicted on the sides of the river, some on boats and some walking across bridges. The box has a metal hinge and is secured with a metal hinge.
Event Date 11/6/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:80415

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