Lacquer Photograph Album
DateLate 19th Century
Object NameAlbum
Mediumlacquer, mother of pearl, painted silk, card
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 280 × 353 × 67mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1981 by Miss Jackson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002578
About MeThis exquisite album was produced in Japan for the export market. It has been made using traditional methods of layering and hardening of lacquer. Mother-of-pearl inlay was also widely used both for traditional Japanese decoration and export wares.
possibly early 20th Century
19th Century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, mid - late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
