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Chinese style wooden writing desk, 1920-1940?

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/13/5/7

Scope and Contents

This is a large wooden Chinese style writing desk. It has a set of 3 drawers on each side, and two drawers in the middle of the top section, which can be lifted off. The handles of the drawers are made of brass and have a traditional Chinese pattern.

Dates

  • Creation: 1920-1940?

Extent

1 object(s) : Wood and metal

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Formerly owned by Lu Gwei-Djen.

Dimensions

Length: 152cm, Height: 75.5cm, Width: 61cm.

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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