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Carved wood and mother-of-pearl flower pattern Chinese display cabinet, 1920-1940?

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/13/5/3

Scope and Contents

This is a Chinese carved wooden display cabinet inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The cabinet has 8 open compartments, 1 compartment with doors, and a small drawer. The date and origin are unknown.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920-1940?

Extent

1 object(s) : Wood and mother-of-pearl

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Formerly owned by Lu Gwei-Djen.

Dimensions

Height: 104cm, Length: 55cm, Width 20.5cm.

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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